Melbourne, Florida vs. Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 7.3% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $128,771 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
41% more expensive in Fitchburg
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Melbourne, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.4% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% higher