Kinston, North Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 45.2% more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $108,871 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Kinston, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Kinston, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Kinston, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
  12.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  152.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  106.1% higher
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher