Melbourne, Florida vs. Iron River, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Iron River, Michigan is 18.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,835 in Iron River, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Iron River, Michigan is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Iron River
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Iron River, MI
Compared to Melbourne, Iron River is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.4% 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
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.2% higher
  Commute
  8.0% higher
  Health
  21.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower