Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, Louisiana vs Melbourne Beach, Florida


The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 36.4% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $102,278 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne Beach, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
175% more expensive in Melbourne Beach
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs Melbourne Beach, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Melbourne Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher

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