Melbourne, Florida vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, North Carolina is 9.7% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,127 in Salisbury, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, North Carolina is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Salisbury
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Salisbury, NC
Compared to Melbourne, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  5.8% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower