Palm Beach, FL Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Palm Beach, Florida?
$28,860 / month
for a family, 434.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $346,320 for the year for a family.
$6,167 / month
for a single person, 29.4% more expensive than the national average A total of $74,000 for the year for a single person.

Palm Beach cost of living score
114.1
More expensive
14.1% higher
than the US average
10.7% higher
than the Florida average
Palm Beach, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 114.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 14.1% higher than the U.S. average and 10.7% lower than the average for Florida.

Palm Beach, FL

Housing costs in Palm Beach?
A typical home costs $1,807,100, which is 434.5% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 398.6% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Palm Beach costs $2,270 per month, which is 58.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 31.3% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Palm Beach?
To live comfortably in Palm Beach, Florida, a minimum annual income of $346,320 for a family, and $74,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Palm Beach?
The cost of living in Palm Beach, FL is quite high. The median home price in the city is around $650,000, while the median rent for a two-bedroom apartment hovers around $1,700 per month. Additionally, utilities are pricey and the overall cost of goods and services can be quite costly as well. However, this high cost of living is balanced by the city's strong economy and a wide range of job opportunities that are available to those who live in Palm Beach.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
     CategoriesPalm BeachFloridaUnited States
  114.1103.1100.0
  116.2102.8100
  101.0102.3100.0
  467.3101.1100.0
  $1,807,100$362,400$338,100
  98.3101.3100
  125.7112.6100.0
  108.187.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

You air quality and some of your others stats must be based on a "Palm Beach County" unless ocean breezes on Palm Beach city qualify as "bad  More

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