What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Hampstead, North Carolina?

Transportation is 41% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Hampstead, North Carolina?

A salary of $200,000 in Hampstead, North Carolina should increase to $206,897 in West Palm Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

HAMPSTEAD vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Hampstead, North Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 3.4% more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $206,897 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hampstead, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Hampstead, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
41% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Hampstead, North Carolina

Hampstead, NC vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Hampstead, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

7.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

41.6% higher

Health

15.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.4% higher

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Hampstead, North Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Hampstead, NC vs. West Palm Beach, FL

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