Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 5.9% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $52,944 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Baton Rouge, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher