What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Medford, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 41% cheaper in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Medford, Massachusetts?

A salary of $120,000 in Medford, Massachusetts could decrease to $84,430 in West Palm Beach, 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.

MEDFORD vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Medford, Massachusetts vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 29.6% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $84,430 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Medford, Massachusetts

Medford, MA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Medford, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

29.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

59.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.9% lower

Commute

12.9% higher

Health

13.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

14.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Medford, Massachusetts vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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