Kansas City, Missouri vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 22.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $61,433 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Kansas City, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.9% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  43.6% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher