Can you afford Melbourne?
Sydney’s amenities minus 20% on housing, with the better cultural scene and famously unreliable weather.
At a glance
Four scenarios, run for you
| Scenario | Take-home/mo | Costs/mo | Left over | Score | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single, $60k, 1-bed centre | $3,939 | $3,119 | $820 | 71 | workable |
| Single, $100k, 1-bed centre | $6,176 | $3,119 | $3,057 | 100 | comfortable |
| Couple, $140k, 1-bed centre | $8,166 | $4,193 | $3,973 | 100 | comfortable |
| Family of four, $180k, 3-bed outer | $9,933 | $9,439 | $494 | 47 | tight |
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What income do you need to live comfortably in Melbourne?
On our scoring, "comfortable" means keeping at least 25% of take-home pay after all living costs. For a single adult in a central one-bedroom that needs roughly $64,000 gross a year in Melbourne.
Can a family of four live in Melbourne on $180,000?
494 USD a month left over — 5% of take-home pay. Housing takes 23% of it.
Is $100,000 a good salary in Melbourne?
3,057 USD a month left over — 49% of take-home pay. Housing takes 28% of it. That scores 100/100 on our affordability scale — "comfortable".