College Station, Texas vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 9.7% more expensive than College Station, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,859 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in College Station, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than College Station, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in College Station, Texas
College Station, TX vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to College Station, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  28.5% higher
  Health
  3.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher