Reston, Virginia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 29.3% cheaper than Reston, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,335 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Reston, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Reston, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Reston, Virginia
Reston, VA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Reston, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  27.0% lower
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.8% lower