Orlando, FL vs West Palm Beach, FL

Orlando is moderately more affordable than West Palm Beach, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Orlando scores 115 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 Orlando is $1,650/month compared to $1,709/month in West Palm Beach — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Orlando is more affordable at $359,000 median vs $369,800.

Median household income in Orlando is $69,268 compared to $69,261 in West Palm Beach. Looking at affordability, residents of Orlando spend roughly 28.6% of their income on rent, less than the 29.6% in West Palm Beach.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (73°F vs 75.8°F). West Palm Beach receives more rainfall at 61.7" per year compared to 51.4" in Orlando.