Charlotte, North Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 8.3% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $81,244 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Charlotte, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  30.4% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher