Madison, Wisconsin vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 6.5% more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $60,178 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Madison, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  48.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher