St. Joseph, Michigan vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 20.4% more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,130 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than St. Joseph, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in St. Joseph, Michigan
St. Joseph, MI vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to St. Joseph, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.5% higher
  Commute
  45.6% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.4% higher