Delray Beach, FL vs Palm City, FL

Delray Beach is moderately more affordable than Palm City, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Delray Beach scores 129 compared to 139 for Palm City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Palm City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Delray Beach is $1,914/month compared to $1,965/month in Palm City — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Delray Beach is more affordable at $386,700 median vs $532,100.

Median household income in Delray Beach is $79,393 compared to $117,689 in Palm City (-32.5%). While Palm City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Delray Beach spend roughly 28.9% of their income on rent, more than the 20% in Palm City.