Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 107 —
7% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing42% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost17% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college2 mi
Nearest community college44 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates95.2%
College graduates42%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
West Melbourne Economic Development
West Melbourne Economic Development is a City of West Melbourne department that provides information on economic development opportunities to support business growth in a technology-driven, pro-business community.
county
Economic Development Florida's Space Coast
The Economic Development Commission of Florida’s Space Coast is a regional economic development organization for Florida’s Space Coast, offering site selection assistance, incentives information, and investor relations to help attract and retain business in the Brevard County area.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes