Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 151 —
51% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing182% above
Goods & services6% above
Utilities9% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost24% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Living here
Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college5 mi
High school graduates98.4%
College graduates58.4%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
county
Business Dev Palm Beach County
The Business Development Board is the official public/private economic development organization of Palm Beach County, and Palm Beach County partner of FloridaCommerce and SelectFlorida. It provides confidential, no-cost relocation and expansion services and offers a paid membership organization for local corporate leaders who invest in Palm Beach County's innovation ecosystem.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes