San Jose, California vs. Palm Bay, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Bay, Florida is 58.0% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $31,535 in Palm Bay, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Bay, Florida is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Palm Bay
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Palm Bay, FL
Compared to San Jose, Palm Bay is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.0% 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
  12.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  41.0% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower

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