Phoenix, Arizona vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 10.7% cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $85,755 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Phoenix, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower