Palm Bay, Florida vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 13.3% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $84,956 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Raleigh
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Palm Bay, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.4% higher
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  5.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower