Columbus, Georgia vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 41.4% more expensive than Columbus, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $70,681 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Columbus, Georgia
Columbus, GA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Columbus, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.4% 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
  11.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  171.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  59.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% higher