Columbia, Missouri vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 20.3% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $102,227 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Columbia, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  19.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher