Melbourne, Florida vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 158.5% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $426,483 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
255% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Melbourne, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  158.5% 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
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  607.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  89.7% higher
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher