Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Monica, California vs West Palm Beach, Florida


The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 60.3% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $198,602 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Monica, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  60.3% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.2% higher
  Commute
  17.7% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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