Blacksburg, Virginia vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 13.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,817 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Blacksburg, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.7% lower
  Commute
  105.2% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher