What is a pro or con of living in Melbourne, Floridacompared to Reston, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 39% cheaper in Melbourne.

What salary do I need to live in Melbourne, Florida copmared to Reston, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Reston, Virginia could decrease to $34,352 in Melbourne, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RESTON vs. MELBOURNE
Cost of Living Comparison

Reston, Virginia vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 31.3% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $34,352 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Reston, Virginia

Reston, VA vs. Melbourne, FL

Compared to Reston, Melbourne is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

31.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

10.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

56.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% higher

Commute

32.4% lower

Health

2.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

18.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Reston, Virginia vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Reston, VA vs. Melbourne, FL

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