Palm Bay, Florida vs. Birmingham, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Birmingham, Alabama is 16.3% cheaper than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,804 in Birmingham, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Birmingham, Alabama is cheaper than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% cheaper in Birmingham
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Birmingham, AL
Compared to Palm Bay, Birmingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower