Meriden, Connecticut vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 9.2% more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $54,601 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Meriden, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Meriden, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Meriden, Connecticut
Meriden, CT vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Meriden, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  38.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% lower