Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Hot Springs, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hot Springs, Arkansas is 15.0% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $50,978 in Hot Springs, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hot Springs, Arkansas is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hot Springs
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Hot Springs, AR
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Hot Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% lower
  Commute
  16.3% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher