What is a pro or con of living in Palm Bay, Floridacompared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 26% cheaper in Palm Bay.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Bay, Florida copmared to Phoenix, Arizona?

A salary of $30,000 in Phoenix, Arizona could decrease to $24,949 in Palm Bay, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

PHOENIX vs. PALM BAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Phoenix, Arizona vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Q: Is it expensive to live in Palm Bay, Florida compared to Phoenix, Arizona?

Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 16.8% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $24,949 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Phoenix, Arizona

Phoenix, AZ vs. Palm Bay, FL

Compared to Phoenix, Palm Bay is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.8% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

24.4% lower

Health

8.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.4% lower

Cost of Food

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