Santa Ana, California vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 32.9% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $50,294 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Santa Ana, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower