Palm Bay, Florida vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 77.4% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,717 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
176% more expensive in San Diego
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Palm Bay, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.4% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  34.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher