Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Picayune, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Picayune, Mississippi is 20.2% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,852 in Picayune, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Picayune, Mississippi is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Picayune
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Picayune, MS
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Picayune is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  8.5% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower