Boston, Massachusetts vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 41.1% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $17,679 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Boston, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.1% 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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  11.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.8% lower