Melbourne, Florida vs. Santa Clarita, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Santa Clarita, California is 56.3% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $125,000 in Santa Clarita, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Santa Clarita, California is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Santa Clarita
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Santa Clarita, CA
Compared to Melbourne, Santa Clarita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  179.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher