Wayne, New Jersey vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 27.9% cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,043 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Wayne, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Wayne, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Wayne, New Jersey
Wayne, NJ vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Wayne, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  35.0% lower
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.8% lower