Forked River, New Jersey vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 10.8% cheaper than Forked River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $526,776 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Forked River, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Forked River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Forked River, New Jersey
Forked River, NJ vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Forked River, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% lower
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  2.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower

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