Palm Valley, Florida vs. Brookline, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brookline, Massachusetts is 51.1% more expensive than Palm Valley, Florida.

You would need a salary of $75,541 in Brookline, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Valley, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brookline, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palm Valley, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% more expensive in Brookline
than in Palm Valley, Florida
Palm Valley, FL vs. Brookline, MA
Compared to Palm Valley, Brookline is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.1% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.3% higher
  Commute
  38.1% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher