Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 8.9% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,570 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.9% lower
      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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher