West Palm Beach, FL
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$62,888
across all roles
Cost Index
115
Above Average
Avg Rent
$1,880/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
4/10
Low Affordability
How affordable is West Palm Beach?
Low Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.23× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 115 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $728/mo, West Palm Beach is a high-cost market — salaries need to be competitive to maintain a comfortable lifestyle.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
115
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,880
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$728
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$54,750
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.23×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
660
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in West Palm Beach
By gross annual salary
- $219,070
- $204,220
- $185,730
- $168,160
- 5.Dentists$167,270
- $165,910
- $164,240
- $157,580
- $154,470
- $149,870
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,229/mo
- $9,325/mo
- $8,201/mo
- $7,132/mo
- 5.Dentists$7,078/mo
- $6,995/mo
- $6,893/mo
- $6,488/mo
- $6,299/mo
- $6,019/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in West Palm Beach
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.