Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 6.5% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,031 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower