What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Winston-Salem, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,001 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina should increase to $59,718 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WINSTON SALEM vs. FORT_WALTON_BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 19.4% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,718 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Winston Salem, NC vs. Fort_Walton_Beach, FL

Compared to Winston Salem, Fort_Walton_Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.2% higher

Commute

19.3% higher

Health

8.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.9% higher

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Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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