West Melbourne, Florida vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 22.0% more expensive than West Melbourne, Florida.

You would need a salary of $122,039 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Melbourne, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than West Melbourne, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in West Melbourne, Florida
West Melbourne, FL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to West Melbourne, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  63.3% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher