Cost of Living Calculator - Melbourne, Florida vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 30.1% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $1 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Newark
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Melbourne, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  87.2% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher

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