What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Independence, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 80% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Independence, Missouri?

A salary of $50,000 in Independence, Missouri should increase to $56,784 in Fort Walton 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.

INDEPENDENCE vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Independence, Missouri vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 13.6% more expensive than Independence, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $56,784 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Independence, Missouri

Independence, MO vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Independence, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

53.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

2.4% lower

Health

1.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Independence, Missouri vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Independence, MO vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

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