Melbourne, Florida vs. Waco, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waco, Texas is 16.4% cheaper than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $83,581 in Waco, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Waco, Texas is cheaper than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Waco
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. Waco, TX
Compared to Melbourne, Waco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  13.3% lower
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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