What is a pro or con of living in Palm Springs, Californiacompared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 92% more expensive in Palm Springs.

What salary do I need to live in Palm Springs, California copmared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida should increase to $68,898 in Palm Springs, California (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. PALM SPRINGS
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 37.8% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $68,898 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Palm Springs, CA

Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Palm Springs is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

120.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.2% higher

Commute

44.4% higher

Health

16.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% higher

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

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