Riverside, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 29.6% cheaper than Riverside, California.

You would need a salary of $91,514 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Riverside, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Riverside, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Riverside, California
Riverside, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Riverside, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  14.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower