Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Poway, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Poway, California is 80.1% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $162,111 in Poway, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Poway, 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
210% more expensive in Poway
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Poway, CA
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Poway is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.1% higher
      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
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  290.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  34.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% higher