Chico, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 17.6% cheaper than Chico, California.

You would need a salary of $74,201 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chico, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Chico, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Chico, California
Chico, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Chico, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  1.8% lower
  Health
  17.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower