2025 Compare Cities Job Market:
Palm Bay, FL vs Melbourne Beach, FL

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Highlights
- Job Growth in Melbourne Beach has been positive.
- Melbourne Beach has 0.4% more unemployment than Palm Bay.
- Melbourne Beach job growth has increased by 12.0% in the past 10 years.
 Palm Bay, FLMelbourne Beach, FLUnited States
 Current Unemployment  Unlock4.5%6.0%
 Future Job Growth42.2%  Unlock33.5%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock-4.2%-6.2%
 3 Yr. Job Growth3.7%  Unlock-3.6%
 5 Yr. Job Growth  Unlock8.7%-0.7%
 10 Yr. Job Growth13.2%  Unlock6.3%
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

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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

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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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Reviews for Melbourne Beach    1 Reviews

Over 14 years ago

Lifestyle in Melbourne, Florida is relaxed and friendly. If you are looking for beautiful beaches, golfing and a slower pace Melbourne may be right for you.  More

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