| | Fort Walton Beach, FL | Merritt Island, FL | United States |
| Overall | 100.9 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 100.2 | 103.3 | 100 |
| Health | 104.2 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 95.6 | 121.5 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $322,200 | $433,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,340.0% | 9,760.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 90.1 | 86.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 105.9 | 105.7 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach 
10 Reviews
Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These More
I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a More
FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally More
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Reviews for Merritt Island 
5 Reviews
It can get hot in the summer, but you get a breeze off the ocean most afternoons. If you live on the waterways, it seems to be a little cooler. Winters are More
New to the area, but soon to know more. Florida is a sunshine state More
Coming from Virginia, the Merritt Island architecture leaves a lot to be desired.
Hurricane season (June - November) causes me a lot of More
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