Lake Barrington, Illinois vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 12.9% cheaper than Lake Barrington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,314 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Barrington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Lake Barrington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Lake Barrington, Illinois
Lake Barrington, IL vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Lake Barrington, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  18.6% lower
  Health
  3.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% lower