Matthews, North Carolina vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 15.8% cheaper than Matthews, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,125 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Matthews, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Matthews, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Matthews, North Carolina
Matthews, NC vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Matthews, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  5.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher