Lake Worth Beach, FL vs West Palm Beach, FL

Lake Worth Beach is moderately more affordable than West Palm Beach, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Lake Worth Beach scores 110 compared to 121 for West Palm Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of West Palm Beach can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lake Worth Beach is $1,439/month compared to $1,709/month in West Palm Beach — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Lake Worth Beach is more affordable at $329,300 median vs $369,800.

Median household income in Lake Worth Beach is $60,978 compared to $69,261 in West Palm Beach (-12%). While West Palm Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Lake Worth Beach spend roughly 28.3% of their income on rent, less than the 29.6% in West Palm Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (75.8°F vs 75.8°F). West Palm Beach receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 61.7" in Lake Worth Beach.