West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 55.8% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $116,875 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, New York is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Queens
than in West Palm Beach, Florida
West Palm Beach, FL vs. Queens, NY
Compared to West Palm Beach, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.8% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  149.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.0% higher
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  25.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher