Palm Bay, Florida vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 31.1% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $183,518 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Palm Bay, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.1% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  46.8% higher
  Health
  0.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher