Cutler Bay, FL vs West Palm Beach, FL

West Palm Beach is moderately more affordable than Cutler Bay, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Cutler Bay scores 131 compared to 121 for West Palm Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cutler Bay can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cutler Bay is $1,893/month compared to $1,709/month in West Palm Beach — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: West Palm Beach is more affordable at $369,800 median vs $420,800.

Median household income in Cutler Bay is $82,155 compared to $69,261 in West Palm Beach (+18.6%). While Cutler Bay is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cutler Bay spend roughly 27.7% of their income on rent, less than the 29.6% in West Palm Beach.