Cost of Living Calculator - Brisbane, California vs Melbourne, Iowa


The cost of living in Melbourne, Iowa is 63.4% cheaper than Brisbane, California.

You would need a salary of $27,484 in Melbourne, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brisbane, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Iowa is cheaper than Brisbane, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Brisbane, California
Brisbane, CA vs Melbourne, IA
Compared to Brisbane, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.4% 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
  16.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% higher
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower

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