Fairfield, California vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 33.2% cheaper than Fairfield, California.

You would need a salary of $50,074 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Fairfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Fairfield, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  23.7% lower
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower