Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 34.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,374 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Jersey City, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  45.7% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower