Melbourne, Florida vs. Siler City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Siler City, North Carolina is 8.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,636 in Siler City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Siler City, North Carolina is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Siler City
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Siler City, NC
Compared to Melbourne, Siler City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher