Auburn, Alabama vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 0.5% cheaper than Auburn, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $74,616 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Auburn, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Auburn, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Auburn, Alabama
Auburn, AL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Auburn, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  13.0% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower