Palm Bay, Florida vs. Worcester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Worcester, Massachusetts is 16.3% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $153,465 in Worcester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Worcester, Massachusetts is more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Worcester
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm Bay, FL vs. Worcester, MA
Compared to Palm Bay, Worcester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% higher