West Columbia, South Carolina vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 26.6% more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,306 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than West Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in West Columbia, South Carolina
West Columbia, SC vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to West Columbia, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  55.6% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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