What is a pro or con of living in West Palm Beach, Floridacompared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 23% more expensive in West Palm Beach.

What salary do I need to live in West Palm Beach, Florida copmared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida should increase to $55,613 in West Palm Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT WALTON BEACH vs. WEST PALM BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 11.2% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,613 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. West Palm Beach, FL

Compared to Fort Walton Beach, West Palm Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

27.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.1% lower

Commute

41.4% higher

Health

3.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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