Oriental, North Carolina vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 4.7% cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $71,443 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Oriental, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Oriental, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Oriental, North Carolina
Oriental, NC vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Oriental, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  5.2% higher
  Health
  23.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher