Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Sterling, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sterling, Virginia is 36.6% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $102,420 in Sterling, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sterling, Virginia is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% more expensive in Sterling
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Sterling, VA
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Sterling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.6% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  31.6% higher
  Health
  2.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.2% higher