Cost of living comparison
United States is 1.2% cheaper than West Palm Beach.
- Restaurants
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pay 5.0% less in United States
- Groceries
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pay 12.5% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 7.7% less in United States
- Housing
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pay 6.6% less in United States
- Childcare
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pay 8.3% more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 10.4% more in United States
- Clothing
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pay 4.5% more in United States
The cost of entertainment and sports, childcare, and clothing in United States are more expensive than in West Palm Beach. Expenses including groceries, transportation, housing, and restaurants are lower in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of West Palm Beach, you would:
pay 5.0% less for restaurants
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West Palm Beach
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.00
|
$18.59
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00
|
$10.47
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$3.02
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.19
|
$1.96
|
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pay 12.5% less for groceries
|
West Palm Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.92
|
$3.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$11.12
|
$6.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.22
|
$3.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.78
|
$3.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.52
|
$5.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.03
|
$2.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.71
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.90
|
$2.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.42
|
$2.16
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.73
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$2.09
|
$1.38
|
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pay 7.7% less for transportation
|
West Palm Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.42
|
$3.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$40,025.00
|
$31,583.67
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.81
|
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pay 6.6% less for housing
|
West Palm Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$60.14
|
$67.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,500.00
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,800.00
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$127.71
|
$148.34
|
|
pay 8.3% more for childcare
|
West Palm Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$840.00
|
$1,351.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$40,000.00
|
$22,265.44
|
|
pay 10.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
West Palm Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$5.78
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.21
|
$5.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$5.75
|
$9.68
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.00
|
$50.84
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$15.00
|
$13.30
|
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pay 4.5% more for clothing
|
West Palm Beach
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.00
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$37.50
|
$40.66
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.67
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$100.00
|
$111.08
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