Montgomery, Alabama vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 25.6% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $50,246 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, AL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Montgomery, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.6% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  10.7% higher
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher