Highlands Ranch, Colorado vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 34.0% cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,581 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Highlands Ranch, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Highlands Ranch, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Highlands Ranch, CO vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Highlands Ranch, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.0% 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
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower