Melbourne, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 62.5% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $162,500 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Boston
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Melbourne, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.5% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.0% higher
  Commute
  58.0% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.8% higher