Seattle, Washington vs. Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Beach, Florida is 31.8% more expensive than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $138,415 in Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Palm Beach
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Seattle, Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.9% higher
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.8% lower