Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. West Hartford, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Hartford, Connecticut is 15.0% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,518 in West Hartford, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Hartford, Connecticut is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in West Hartford
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. West Hartford, CT
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, West Hartford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.1% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% higher