Mechanicsville, Maryland vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 16.0% cheaper than Mechanicsville, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $75,613 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Mechanicsville, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Mechanicsville, Maryland
Mechanicsville, MD vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Mechanicsville, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  12.4% lower
  Health
  22.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower