Melbourne, Florida vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 14.4% more expensive than Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,203 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Melbourne, Florida
Melbourne, FL vs. West_Palm_Beach, FL
Compared to Melbourne, West_Palm_Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.4% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  52.8% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher