What is a pro or con of living in Charleston, South Carolinacompared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 53% more expensive in Charleston.

What salary do I need to live in Charleston, South Carolina copmared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

A salary of $65,000 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida should increase to $73,502 in Charleston, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT WALTON BEACH vs. CHARLESTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charleston, South Carolina is 13.1% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $73,502 in Charleston, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Charleston, South Carolina is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Charleston
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Charleston, SC

Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Charleston is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

67.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.7% lower

Commute

4.4% higher

Health

7.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.8% higher

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Charleston, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Charleston, SC

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