What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Charleston, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 266% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Charleston, Mississippi?

A salary of $67,000 in Charleston, Mississippi should increase to $91,888 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.

CHARLESTON vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, Mississippi vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 37.1% more expensive than Charleston, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $91,888 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
266% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Charleston, Mississippi

Charleston, MS vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Charleston, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

37.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

151.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

11.4% higher

Health

1.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

12.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, Mississippi vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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