What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Sterling, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 30% cheaper in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Sterling, Virginia?

A salary of $160,000 in Sterling, Virginia could decrease to $130,317 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.

STERLING vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Sterling, Virginia vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 18.6% cheaper than Sterling, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $130,317 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sterling, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Sterling, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Sterling, Virginia

Sterling, VA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Sterling, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

43.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.5% lower

Commute

7.4% higher

Health

1.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

9.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Sterling, Virginia vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Sterling, VA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

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