Bluffton, South Carolina vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 10.8% cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $26,746 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bluffton, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Bluffton, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Bluffton, South Carolina
Bluffton, SC vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Bluffton, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% lower
      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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower