Austin, Texas vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 70.9% more expensive than Austin, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,445 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Austin, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Austin, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
212% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Austin, Texas
Austin, TX vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Austin, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.9% 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
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  217.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  14.4% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher