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West Palm Beach FL vs Wichita Falls TX — Cost of Living, Crime & Income Comparison 2026

Updated May 2026 · Source: US Census ACS 5-Year (2023), FBI CDE (2023), BLS OEWS (2024)

West Palm Beach, FL

Florida · Population: 119,508

  • Median HH Income$69,261
  • Median Home Price$399,650
  • Unemployment5.4%
  • Bachelor's+37.6%

Wichita Falls, TX

Texas · Population: 102,558

  • Median HH Income$58,568
  • Median Home Price$174,763
  • Unemployment3.5%
  • Bachelor's+25.0%

Detailed Comparison

Demographics

Population
West Palm Beach
119,508
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
102,558
Pop. Density / sq mi
Lower = more space
West Palm Beach
N/A
Wichita Falls
N/A
Median Age
West Palm Beach
40.2
Wichita Falls
33.0
Wichita Falls +
Foreign Born
West Palm Beach
27.2%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
7.2%
White
West Palm Beach
44.0%
Wichita Falls
70.1%
Wichita Falls +
Black
West Palm Beach
31.5%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
12.9%
Asian
West Palm Beach
2.5%
Wichita Falls
2.7%
Wichita Falls +
Hispanic
West Palm Beach
24.6%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
22.4%
Spanish at Home
West Palm Beach
N/A
Wichita Falls
N/A

Economy

Median HH Income
West Palm Beach
$69,261
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
$58,568
Per Capita Income
West Palm Beach
$44,508
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
$31,987
Per Capita Personal Income (MSA)
BEA MSA-level
West Palm Beach
$65,328
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
$63,758
Unemployment Rate
West Palm Beach
5.4%
Wichita Falls
3.5%
Wichita Falls +
Poverty Rate
West Palm Beach
14.8%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
17.4%
Bachelor's Degree+
West Palm Beach
37.6%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
25.0%

Housing

Median Home Value
Zillow ZHVI / Census ACS
West Palm Beach
$399,650
Wichita Falls
$174,763
Wichita Falls +
Homeownership Rate
West Palm Beach
50.2%
Wichita Falls
57.0%
Wichita Falls +

Safety

Violent Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
West Palm Beach
324
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
442
Property Crime / 100K
FBI CDE (state-level est.)
West Palm Beach
1453
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
2339

Health

Obesity Rate
CDC PLACES
West Palm Beach
29.1%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
35.4%
Diabetes Rate
CDC PLACES
West Palm Beach
13.7%
Wichita Falls
12.6%
Wichita Falls +
Poor Mental Health
CDC PLACES — 14+ days/month
West Palm Beach
16.4%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
18.8%
No Health Insurance
CDC PLACES
West Palm Beach
16.9%
Wichita Falls
16.9%
Tie
Binge Drinking
CDC PLACES
West Palm Beach
13.3%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
17.8%
Current Smokers
CDC PLACES
West Palm Beach
13.0%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
14.9%

Climate

Avg Annual Temp
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
West Palm Beach
75.4°F
Wichita Falls
63.4°F
Wichita Falls +
Annual Precipitation
NOAA 1991–2020 normal
West Palm Beach
62.3 in
Wichita Falls
28.9 in
Wichita Falls +

Air Quality

PM2.5 Annual Avg
EPA AQS (state-level est.)
West Palm Beach
7.2 µg/m³
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
9.2 µg/m³
Good Air Days
AQI ≤ 50
West Palm Beach
75.0%
West Palm Beach +
Wichita Falls
55.0%

Commute

Mean Commute Time
Census ACS
West Palm Beach
25.0 min
Wichita Falls
15.8 min
Wichita Falls +

Which City is Right for You?

West Palm Beach leads in median household income at $69,261, while wichita Falls offers more affordable housing with a median home price of $174,763. On public safety, West Palm Beach is safer with a violent crime rate of 324 per 100,000 residents, compared to 442 in Wichita Falls. Wichita Falls has a lower unemployment rate at 3.5%, and West Palm Beach has cleaner air (PM2.5 avg 7.2 µg/m³). For overall health outcomes, West Palm Beach scores better with a lower obesity rate of 29.1%.

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