Median rent is 9% lower in Titusville ($1,281/mo vs $1,411/mo). Buying is cheaper in Titusville, where the median home runs $243,100 versus $272,900. Households earn more in Titusville ($64,898 vs $64,504 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (114.4).
City A
Melbourne, FL
City B
Titusville, FL
How much would you need to earn in Titusville, FL to maintain your standard of living from Melbourne, FL?
Equivalent salary in Titusville, FL
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Melbourne
Florida
Titusville
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Titusville at $1,281/mo compared to $1,411/mo in Melbourne (9% gap). Median home values are within 11% of each other: $272,900 in Melbourne and $243,100 in Titusville.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Florida and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 6.00% in Florida; Titusville has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Melbourne
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Titusville
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is not yet available for these cities.
Is Melbourne cheaper than Titusville?
Melbourne is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 114.4 versus 114.4 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Melbourne.
How much is rent in Melbourne vs Titusville?
Median rent is $1,411/mo in Melbourne, FL and $1,281/mo in Titusville, FL. Titusville, FL has the lower rent by about 9%.
Which has higher salaries — Melbourne or Titusville?
Median household income is $64,504 in Melbourne, FL and $64,898 in Titusville, FL. Titusville, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Melbourne or Titusville?
Both Florida and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Titusville to match my Melbourne income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Melbourne, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Titusville, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology