Sacramento, California vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 22.4% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $27,171 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Melbourne
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Sacramento, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower