Palm Springs, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 29.4% cheaper than Palm Springs, California.

You would need a salary of $35,277 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Springs, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Palm Springs, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Palm Springs, California
Palm Springs, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Palm Springs, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower