Cost of Living Calculator - Palm Bay, Florida vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 19.7% more expensive than Palm Bay, Florida.

You would need a salary of $59,848 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Bay, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, 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 Arcata
than in Palm Bay, Florida
Palm_Bay, FL vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Palm_Bay, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher

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