Shelton, Washington vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 0.5% cheaper than Shelton, Washington.

You would need a salary of $74,616 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Shelton, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Shelton, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Shelton, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher