Zip 32940 (Melbourne, FL) Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Melbourne, Florida?
$7,200 / month
for a family, 33.3% more expensive than the national average A total of $86,400 for the year for a family.
$5,033 / month
for a single person, 5.6% more expensive than the national average A total of $60,400 for the year for a single person.

Melbourne cost of living score
95.6
Less expensive
4.4% lower
than the US average
7.3% lower
than the Florida average
Melbourne (zip 32940), Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 95.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.4% lower than the U.S. average and 7.3% lower than the average for Florida.

Zip 32940 (Melbourne, FL)

Housing costs in Melbourne?
A typical home costs $450,400, which is 33.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 24.3% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Melbourne costs $1,820 per month, which is 16.7% more than the national average of $1,560 and 24.2% more than the state average of $1,380.

Can I afford Melbourne?
To live comfortably in Melbourne (zip 32940), Florida, a minimum annual income of $86,400 for a family, and $60,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Melbourne?
The cost of living in 32940 Melbourne, FL is relatively low, with an overall cost of living index that is 10% lower than the national average. Housing costs are especially affordable, at nearly 40% less than the national average. Grocery prices are also lower than the average for the United States. The median household income in the area is approximately $39,000 per year, which makes it easier to afford daily expenses. All in all, 32940 Melbourne, FL is an affordable place to live and work.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesMelbourneFloridaUnited States
    Unlock103.1100.0
  103.7  Unlock100.0
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  128.2  Unlock100.0
    Unlock$362,400$338,100
  96.4  Unlock100.0
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  105.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
Reviews for Melbourne
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I don't know who wrote this review, but I live here and I can tell you Palm Bay is a ghetto. Family Oriented? ... that's because the low-lifes of society breed more  More

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Over 9 years ago

Golf-oriented, and retirement age dominated, I find Suntree to be okay to live in, although lacking in character. Another qualm is the lack of environmental awareness  More

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