What is a pro or con of living in Melbourne Beach, Floridacompared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 69% more expensive in Melbourne Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Melbourne Beach, Florida copmared to Beaufort, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Beaufort, South Carolina should increase to $97,297 in Melbourne Beach, 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.

BEAUFORT vs. MELBOURNE BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 29.7% more expensive than Beaufort, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,297 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Melbourne Beach
than in Beaufort, South Carolina

Beaufort, SC vs. Melbourne Beach, FL

Compared to Beaufort, Melbourne Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

78.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.0% lower

Commute

32.0% higher

Health

4.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.1% lower

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Beaufort, South Carolina vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Beaufort, SC vs. Melbourne Beach, FL

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