Columbia, South Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 27.8% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $85,633 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• 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 Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Columbia, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.8% 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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  66.8% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher