Apex, North Carolina vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 16.7% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $208,297 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Apex, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  5.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher