What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

Childcare is 38% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina should increase to $75,938 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.

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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 1.3% more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $75,938 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
38% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

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Compared to North_Myrtle_Beach, Fort_Walton_Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

1.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

22.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.8% higher

Commute

4.2% higher

Health

6.3% higher

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Personal

0.9% lower

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North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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