Cranston, Rhode Island vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 15.3% cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $42,370 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cranston, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Cranston, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Cranston, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  22.1% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.7% lower

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