Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Wheat Ridge, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheat Ridge, Colorado is 37.4% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $103,038 in Wheat Ridge, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheat Ridge, Colorado is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Wheat Ridge
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Wheat Ridge, CO
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Wheat Ridge is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  19.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher