What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 64% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Springfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $87,500 in Springfield, Massachusetts should increase to $102,606 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.

SPRINGFIELD vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Massachusetts vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 17.3% more expensive than Springfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $102,606 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Springfield, Massachusetts

Springfield, MA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Springfield, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

45.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

13.8% lower

Commute

36.4% higher

Health

10.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Massachusetts vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MA vs. West Palm Beach, FL

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