Atlanta, Georgia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 11.2% cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $26,627 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Atlanta, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.2% lower
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  26.6% lower
  Health
  5.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower