Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 4.8% cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $114,236 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
25% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.8% 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
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  20.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower

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