Melbourne, Florida vs. Hillsborough, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hillsborough, North Carolina is 12.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,137 in Hillsborough, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hillsborough, North Carolina is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Hillsborough
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Hillsborough, NC
Compared to Melbourne, Hillsborough is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher