Ocean City, Maryland vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 7.5% cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,344 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Ocean City, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Ocean City, Maryland
Ocean City, MD vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Ocean City, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  3.0% higher
  Health
  15.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower