Palm Bay, Florida vs. Chico, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chico, California is 26.7% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,330 in Chico, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chico, California is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Chico
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Chico, CA
Compared to Palm Bay, Chico is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  4.7% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher