Plainview, Texas vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 57.7% more expensive than Plainview, Texas.

You would need a salary of $110,365 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Plainview, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
300% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Plainview, Texas
Plainview, TX vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Plainview, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.7% 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
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  209.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  104.8% higher
  Health
  12.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher