Medford, Massachusetts vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 36.7% cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $86,030 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Medford, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Medford, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Medford, Massachusetts
Medford, MA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Medford, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  10.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  16.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% lower