What is a pro or con of living in Melbourne, Floridacompared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 54% more expensive in Melbourne.

What salary do I need to live in Melbourne, Florida copmared to Rutherfordton, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Rutherfordton, North Carolina should increase to $55,464 in Melbourne, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RUTHERFORDTON vs. MELBOURNE
Cost of Living Comparison

Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 10.9% more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $55,464 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rutherfordton, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Rutherfordton, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Rutherfordton, North Carolina

Rutherfordton, NC vs. Melbourne, FL

Compared to Rutherfordton, Melbourne is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

30.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.4% lower

Commute

7.2% higher

Health

19.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Rutherfordton, North Carolina vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rutherfordton, NC vs. Melbourne, FL

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