Bartow, Florida vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 40.0% more expensive than Bartow, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,012 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bartow, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne Beach, Florida is more expensive than Bartow, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in Melbourne Beach
than in Bartow, Florida
Bartow, FL vs. Melbourne Beach, FL
Compared to Bartow, Melbourne Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% higher
      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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  185.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  1.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher