Cost of Living Calculator - Melbourne, Florida vs Dayton, Ohio


The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 24.7% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $79,084 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Dayton
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs Dayton, OH
Compared to Melbourne, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% higher

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