Melbourne, Florida vs. Burlington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Burlington, North Carolina is 15.9% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $51,307 in Burlington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Burlington, North Carolina is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Burlington
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Burlington, NC
Compared to Melbourne, Burlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  0.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher