

Moving from Sebastian to Palm Bay
Moving from Sebastian to Palm Bay: +$491/mo after tax & rent
SebastianPalm BayAbout 43 miles apart, close enough to drive.
- Palm Bay leaves you more
- No state income tax
- Rent under 30% of pay
$2,317/mo in Palm Bay. $1,826/mo in Sebastian. +$5,892 a year.
Sebastian
$1,826
left each month
Palm Bay
$2,317
+$491 vs Sebastian
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Who already made this move
In 2022-2023, 622 households moved Sebastian → Palm Bay (about 1,078 people, average AGI $68,090). 438 households went the other way.
Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration. Not a moving company; not a recommendation.
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| Per month | Sebastian | Palm Bay |
|---|---|---|
| Take-home | $5,330 | $5,659 |
| Rent | $1,551 | $1,399 |
| All other costs | $1,953 | $1,943 |
| Left over | $1,826 | $2,317 |
Left over each month is take-home pay minus rent and the rest of the bills. The gap between Sebastian and Palm Bay changes with the job, remote or local pay, and bedrooms. How we figure this · Leftover vs a COL index · Why a cheaper COL% can still lose leftover.
What the move itself costs
About 52 road miles, 1 bedroom. Typical ranges, not quotes.
- Full-service mover
- $1,550–$2,950
- Container or pod
- $1,050–$1,950
- Rent a truck
- $350–$650
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Questions
Is Palm Bay cheaper than Sebastian after tax and rent?
For one adult in a one-bedroom, Palm Bay leaves about $491 more a month. A one-bedroom is about $1,551 in Sebastian and $1,399 in Palm Bay.
Does Palm Bay have state income tax?
Palm Bay is in Florida, which has no state income tax.
Did people actually move from Sebastian to Palm Bay?
Yes, when the IRS published that flow. The count and their average income are on this page. Leftover prices the same household in both cities.