Melbourne, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 11.2% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $166,843 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
70% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Melbourne, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  70.1% higher
  Health
  2.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher