Melbourne, Florida vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 134.5% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $175,900 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Melbourne, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  134.5% 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
  20.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  516.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.5% higher
  Commute
  93.0% higher
  Health
  25.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  51.4% higher