Orange Beach, Alabama vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 13.9% cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $43,026 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Orange Beach, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Orange Beach, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Orange Beach, Alabama
Orange Beach, AL vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Orange Beach, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  4.3% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower