Lake Stevens, Washington vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 27.5% cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,378 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Stevens, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Lake Stevens, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Lake Stevens, Washington
Lake Stevens, WA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Lake Stevens, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.5% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.8% higher
  Commute
  29.9% lower
  Health
  15.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower