Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Sylva, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Sylva, North Carolina is 9.7% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,160 in Sylva, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Sylva, 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
8% cheaper in Sylva
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Sylva, NC
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Sylva is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  28.1% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% lower