Melbourne, Iowa vs. United States,

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in United States, is 27.9% more expensive than Melbourne, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,939 in United States, to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, United States, is more expensive than Melbourne, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in United States
than in Melbourne, Iowa
Melbourne, IA vs. Honolulu, HI
Compared to Melbourne, Honolulu is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  37.0% higher
  Health
  8.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher