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PALM_BAY vs. MIDDLETOWN_TOWNSHIP_(DELAWARE_COUNTY)
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Palm Bay, Florida vs. Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania

Q: What is a pro or con of living in Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvaniacompared to Palm Bay, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 63% more expensive in Middletown township (Delaware County).

Q: What salary do I need to live in Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania copmared to Palm Bay, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Palm Bay, Florida should increase to $71,350 in Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

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The cost of living in Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania is 42.7% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,350 in Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Middletown township (Delaware County)
than in Palm Bay, Florida

Palm_Bay, FL vs. Middletown_Township_(Delaware_County), PA

Compared to Palm_Bay, Middletown_Township_(Delaware_County) is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

42.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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10.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

111.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% higher

Commute

36.3% higher

Health

1.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.5% higher

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Palm Bay, Florida vs. Middletown township (Delaware County), Pennsylvania

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