Cost of Living Calculator - Carpinteria, California vs Melbourne, Florida


The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 50.2% cheaper than Carpinteria, California.

You would need a salary of $57,477 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carpinteria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Carpinteria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
71% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA vs Melbourne, FL
Compared to Carpinteria, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.2% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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