Palm Bay, Florida vs. Laurel, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laurel, Virginia is 2.0% cheaper than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $12,055 in Laurel, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laurel, Virginia is cheaper than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Laurel
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Laurel, VA
Compared to Palm Bay, Laurel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  8.8% lower
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.7% higher