Charleston, South Carolina vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 17.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $61,749 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Charleston, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.7% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower