Columbia, Maryland vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 8.7% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $73,035 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Columbia, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  18.1% higher
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower