Okaloosa County, located in the Florida Panhandle, has consistently ranked highly as a great place to live in the United States. According to BestPlaces.net, Okaloosa’s cost of living is approximately 8% lower than the national average. This means that residents are able to get more out of their money and can purchase a higher quality of life than many other counties. Furthermore, the median home value is 16% lower than the national average which provides even more financial relief for its citizens. In addition, Okaloosa also benefits from sunshine all year long with its hot summers and mild winters. All this combines to make Okaloosa County one of the most desirable locations in the state of Florida.
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