Dover, Delaware vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 1.2% more expensive than Dover, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $50,589 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dover, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Dover, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Dover, Delaware
Dover, DE vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Dover, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower