What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Pinehurst, North Carolina?

Transportation is 84% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Pinehurst, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Pinehurst, North Carolina should increase to $53,838 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.

PINEHURST vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Pinehurst, North Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 7.7% more expensive than Pinehurst, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $53,838 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pinehurst, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Pinehurst, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
84% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Pinehurst, North Carolina

Pinehurst, NC vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Pinehurst, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

16.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

0.1% lower

Commute

84.4% higher

Health

6.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% higher

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Pinehurst, North Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pinehurst, NC vs. West Palm Beach, FL

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