Fairfield, Connecticut vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 39.0% cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $219,535 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Fairfield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Fairfield, Connecticut
Fairfield, CT vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Fairfield, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% lower
  Commute
  38.6% lower
  Health
  21.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% lower