Arlington, Virginia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 39.9% cheaper than Arlington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $90,130 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Arlington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Arlington, Virginia
Arlington, VA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Arlington, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  13.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.1% lower

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