Carrboro, North Carolina vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 13.5% cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,880 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Carrboro, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Carrboro, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Carrboro, North Carolina
Carrboro, NC vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Carrboro, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  2.8% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower