Lakewood, Colorado vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 7.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $46,189 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne Beach, Florida is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
40% cheaper in Melbourne Beach
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Melbourne Beach, FL
Compared to Lakewood, Melbourne Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.6% 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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower