What is a pro or con of living in Melbourne, Floridacompared to Muskegon, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 129% more expensive in Melbourne.

What salary do I need to live in Melbourne, Florida copmared to Muskegon, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Muskegon, Michigan should increase to $60,435 in Melbourne, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MUSKEGON vs. MELBOURNE
Cost of Living Comparison

Muskegon, Michigan vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 20.9% more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $60,435 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Muskegon, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Muskegon, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Muskegon, Michigan

Muskegon, MI vs. Melbourne, FL

Compared to Muskegon, Melbourne is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

142.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

12.0% lower

Health

19.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Muskegon, Michigan vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Muskegon, MI vs. Melbourne, FL

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