Anchorage, Alaska vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 16.3% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $62,780 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Anchorage, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.4% lower