Waycross, Georgia vs. Melbourne, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Melbourne, Florida is 32.4% more expensive than Waycross, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $42,367 in Melbourne, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waycross, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Melbourne, Florida is more expensive than Waycross, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Melbourne
than in Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, GA vs. Melbourne, FL
Compared to Waycross, Melbourne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% higher
      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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  143.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher