Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 6.9% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $67,371 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Albuquerque, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  0.8% higher
  Health
  30.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher