Cost of Living Calculator - Cedar Falls, Iowa vs Melbourne, Florida


The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 16.7% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $163,362 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs Melbourne, FL
Compared to Cedar Falls, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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