Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 17.1% cheaper than Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,443 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, Florida
Lauderdale By The Sea, FL vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Lauderdale By The Sea, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher