What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Ocean Shores, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Ocean Shores, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Ocean Shores, Washington should increase to $57,082 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.

OCEAN SHORES vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Shores, Washington vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 14.2% more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington.

You would need a salary of $57,082 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Shores, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Ocean Shores, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Ocean Shores, Washington

Ocean Shores, WA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Ocean Shores, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

11.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

48.9% higher

Commute

45.1% higher

Health

7.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

10.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Ocean Shores, Washington vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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