| | Tacoma, WA | Fort Walton Beach, FL | United States |
| Overall | 122.7 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.2 | 100.2 | 100 |
| Health | 88.3 | 104.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 148.2 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $454,100 | $322,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 6,780.0% | 10,340.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 119.3 | 90.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 129.4 | 105.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I've lived in Tacoma for 3.5 years and love it! It's not a perfect city, nowhere is perfect and Tacoma does have its' share of problems, but overall have found T-Town More
We LOVE tacoma. Grew up in Seattle, and tacoma is so much better! Easy access to the water, hiking, and Mt Rainier and the Olympics. We love the coffee shops and More
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Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These More
I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a More
FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally More
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