Santa Clara, California vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 54.1% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $34,453 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Clara, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  54.1% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher