Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 2.6% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $48,696 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Charlotte, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  7.8% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower