Bethesda, Maryland vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 49.7% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $77,913 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Bethesda, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.7% 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
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  35.2% lower
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower