Ridgecrest, California vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 5.9% cheaper than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $98,772 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than Ridgecrest, California
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
26% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to Ridgecrest, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% lower
      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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.3% lower
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower