What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Arlington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 47% cheaper in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Arlington, Virginia?

A salary of $76,500 in Arlington, Virginia could decrease to $51,126 in West Palm Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ARLINGTON vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Arlington, Virginia vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 33.2% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $51,126 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Arlington, Virginia

Arlington, VA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Arlington, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.2% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

64.6% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% lower

Commute

4.0% higher

Health

0.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

8.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Arlington, Virginia vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Arlington, VA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

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