What is a pro or con of living in Royal Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Surfside Beach, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 4% more expensive in Royal Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Royal Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Surfside Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina should increase to $57,779 in Royal 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.

SURFSIDE BEACH vs. ROYAL PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Surfside Beach, South Carolina vs. Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Royal Palm Beach, Florida is 15.6% more expensive than Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,779 in Royal Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Surfside Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Royal Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Surfside Beach, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Royal Palm Beach
than in Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Surfside Beach, SC vs. Royal Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Surfside Beach, Royal Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

52.7% higher

Health

3.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.0% higher

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Surfside Beach, South Carolina vs. Royal Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Surfside Beach, SC vs. Royal Palm Beach, FL

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