West Palm Beach, Florida vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 56.1% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $171,722 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in New York
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. New York, NY
Compared to West Palm Beach, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.1% 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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  181.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.0% higher
  Commute
  42.2% higher
  Health
  26.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher