Santa Monica, California vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 18.6% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $40,677 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
31% cheaper in Palm Beach
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Monica, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.7% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher