Carlsbad, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 52.0% cheaper than Carlsbad, California.

You would need a salary of $38,433 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Carlsbad, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Carlsbad, California
Carlsbad, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  52.0% 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
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  33.6% lower
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower