Buffalo, New York vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 22.0% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $73,220 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Buffalo, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher