Birmingham, Alabama vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 42.7% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $171,202 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
291% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Birmingham, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.7% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  17.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.7% higher