Palm Bay, Florida vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 69.7% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $67,876 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Boston
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Palm Bay, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  69.7% higher
      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
  12.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  238.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.5% higher
  Commute
  47.9% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  29.5% higher