Long Beach, California vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 39.0% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $30,515 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Long Beach, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower