Palm Beach, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 24.1% cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,929 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is cheaper than Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Seattle
than in Palm Beach, Florida
Palm Beach, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Palm Beach, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% lower
      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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  30.0% lower
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% higher