Tallahassee, Florida vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 7.2% more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida.

You would need a salary of $80,381 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Tallahassee, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Tallahassee, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Tallahassee, Florida
Tallahassee, FL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Tallahassee, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% higher
      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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  2.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower