Beaufort, North Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 13.7% more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,842 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Beaufort, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Beaufort, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Beaufort, North Carolina
Beaufort, NC vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Beaufort, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  81.0% higher
  Health
  22.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.9% higher