Cost of Living Calculator - Ocean City, New Jersey vs Melbourne, Florida


The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 36.5% cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $31,742 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Ocean City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Ocean City, New Jersey
Ocean City, NJ vs Melbourne, FL
Compared to Ocean City, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.5% 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
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  14.5% lower
  Health
  2.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower

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