Baltimore, Maryland vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 18.3% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $59,146 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
120% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Baltimore, Maryland
Baltimore, MD vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Baltimore, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% higher
      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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  111.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher