Pekin, Illinois vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 43.2% more expensive than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $71,618 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Pekin, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Pekin, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.2% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  11.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher