Cost of Living Calculator - Palo Alto, California vs Melbourne, Florida


The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 78.2% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $16,360 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs Melbourne, FL
Compared to Palo Alto, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  78.2% 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
  19.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  40.7% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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