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

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $31,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $31,886 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 2.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $31,886 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Philadelphia, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

57.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.8% lower

Commute

10.2% lower

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

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