Bethesda, Maryland vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 42.5% cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $115,016 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethesda, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Bethesda, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Bethesda, Maryland
Bethesda, MD vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Bethesda, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.5% 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
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher