Cost of Living Calculator - Bakersfield, California vs Palm Bay, Florida


The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 12.6% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $65,571 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Bakersfield, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% lower
      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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower

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