Port St. Lucie, Florida vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 3.6% cheaper than Port St. Lucie, Florida.

You would need a salary of $48,213 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Port St. Lucie, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Port St. Lucie, Florida
Port St. Lucie, FL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Port St. Lucie, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower