New Bern, North Carolina vs. Melbourne Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne Beach, Florida is 44.6% more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,434 in Melbourne Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in New Bern, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne Beach, Florida is more expensive than New Bern, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
143% more expensive in Melbourne Beach
than in New Bern, North Carolina
New Bern, NC vs. Melbourne Beach, FL
Compared to New Bern, Melbourne Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.6% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  22.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher