Palm Bay, Florida vs. Palmdale, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palmdale, California is 45.5% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $72,732 in Palmdale, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palmdale, California is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Palmdale
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Palmdale, CA
Compared to Palm Bay, Palmdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.5% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  101.7% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher