Seattle, Washington vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 28.5% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $71,514 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne Beach, Florida is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Melbourne Beach
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Melbourne Beach, FL
Compared to Seattle, Melbourne Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.6% higher
  Commute
  36.7% lower
  Health
  13.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.0% lower