Melbourne, Florida vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 21.1% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,460 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Salina
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Melbourne, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  5.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower