Palm Bay, FL
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$66,102
across all roles
Cost Index
89
Very Affordable
Avg Rent
$1,320/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Palm Bay?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.69× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 89 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,636/mo, Palm Bay is a low-cost market — your salary goes further here than in most US cities.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
89
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,320
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,636
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$58,031
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.69×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Palm Bay
By gross annual salary
- $207,890
- $206,830
- $205,387
- $201,727
- $199,491
- $199,480
- $197,457
- $194,564
- $187,180
- $184,891
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,262/mo
- $10,197/mo
- $10,109/mo
- $9,887/mo
- $9,751/mo
- $9,750/mo
- $9,627/mo
- $9,451/mo
- $9,002/mo
- $8,863/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Palm Bay
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.