Cost of Living Calculator - Carlsbad, New Mexico vs Melbourne, Florida


The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 28.8% more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $96,589 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carlsbad, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Carlsbad, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Carlsbad, New Mexico
Carlsbad, NM vs Melbourne, FL
Compared to Carlsbad, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  8.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  16.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher

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