Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 36.4% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,182 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.4% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  85.2% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher