Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Auburn, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Auburn, Alabama is 0.5% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $10,051 in Auburn, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Auburn, Alabama is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Auburn
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Auburn, AL
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Auburn is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  11.5% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% higher