Melbourne, Florida vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 1.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $82,697 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% more expensive in Houston
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Melbourne, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  42.7% higher
  Health
  4.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher