What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to South Padre Island, Texas?

Childcare is 63% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to South Padre Island, Texas?

A salary of $55,000 in South Padre Island, Texas should increase to $64,286 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.

SOUTH PADRE ISLAND vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

South Padre Island, Texas vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 16.9% more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas.

You would need a salary of $64,286 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in South Padre Island, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than South Padre Island, Texas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
63% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in South Padre Island, Texas

South Padre Island, TX vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to South Padre Island, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

9.2% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

12.9% higher

Commute

49.4% higher

Health

1.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

39.8% higher

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South Padre Island, Texas vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Padre Island, TX vs. West Palm Beach, FL

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