Cheapest Cities Near West Palm Beach (2026)

West Palm Beach has a cost of living index of 117 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI34% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $1,520/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX33% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $1,450/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS32% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $1,400/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO32% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,450/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX32% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,450/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN32% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $1,410/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS32% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $1,460/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX32% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $1,350/mo on rent
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West Palm Beach at a glance

117
COL index
100 = US avg
$2,400
1BR rent
per month
$500K
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Scottsdale, AZCOL: 117Riverside, CACOL: 117Fort Lauderdale, FLCOL: 120Tacoma, WACOL: 114

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only