Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 3.3% more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $51,657 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is more expensive than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Palm Bay
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.3% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% lower