Melbourne, Florida vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 69.9% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,411 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in San Diego
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Melbourne, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.9% 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
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  231.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher