Sanibel, Florida vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 42.1% cheaper than Sanibel, Florida.

You would need a salary of $28,957 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanibel, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Sanibel, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Sanibel, Florida
Sanibel, FL vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Sanibel, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  10.8% lower
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher