What is a pro or con of living in Palm Beach Gardens, Floridacompared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 145% more expensive in Palm Beach Gardens.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida copmared to Grand Rapids, Michigan?

A salary of $42,000 in Grand Rapids, Michigan should increase to $57,345 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GRAND RAPIDS vs. PALM BEACH GARDENS
Cost of Living Comparison

Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is 36.5% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $57,345 in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Palm Beach Gardens
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, MI vs. Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Compared to Grand Rapids, Palm Beach Gardens is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

130.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.8% lower

Commute

27.0% higher

Health

24.4% higher

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Palm Beach Gardens, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Grand Rapids, MI vs. Palm Beach Gardens, FL

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