Melbourne Beach, Florida vs. Ocean City, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ocean City, Maryland is 14.9% cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,542 in Ocean City, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ocean City, Maryland is cheaper than Melbourne Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Ocean City
than in Melbourne Beach, Florida
Melbourne Beach, FL vs. Ocean City, MD
Compared to Melbourne Beach, Ocean City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  7.0% lower
  Health
  13.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher