Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Murphy, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Murphy, North Carolina is 14.2% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,894 in Murphy, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Murphy, North Carolina is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Murphy
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Murphy, NC
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Murphy is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  19.4% lower
  Health
  19.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower