| | Margate, FL | Palm Bay, FL | United States |
| Overall | 110.5 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.0 | 99.1 | 100 |
| Health | 99.2 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 85.2 | 77.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $300,200 | $301,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,710.0% | 9,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 133.8 | 89.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.5 | 105.8 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Margate 
3 Reviews
Butterfly World, is minutes away from Margate and the largest selection of butterflies, it is a must see. The Festival Flea Market is one of the best flea markets I've More
I have lived here in Margate, FL for the past 7 years and I must say it has been very nice. The people here are nice and as far as the crime rate goes I must say I have More
The crime statistics you see listed for Margate Florida are misleading, I have lived in Margate for years, I like many of Margate residents have had my home broken into More
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Reviews for Palm Bay 
27 Reviews
I moved to Palm Bay in 2020 and the cost of living has skyrocketed! A two bedroom apartment was around $900/month in 2020. Now it's $1600 and up. Mostly up. A three More
My family of 4 have lived here in NW Palm Bay for over 10 years. My wife and my son from another marriage lived here for over 7 before that. I myself have lived here for More
I lived in Palm Bay for 12 years. It's a very unfriendly and crowded place to live. It's well into the 90's from late April till right around the 10th of November. The More
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