Palm Bay, Florida vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 43.7% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $71,847 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Palm Bay, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.7% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  31.4% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher