Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Wilmington, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wilmington, North Carolina is 0.6% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $49,691 in Wilmington, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wilmington, North Carolina is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
13% cheaper in Wilmington
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort_Walton_Beach, FL vs. Wilmington, NC
Compared to Fort_Walton_Beach, Wilmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  13.5% lower
  Health
  13.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% higher