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

Median Home Cost is 85% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Augusta, Georgia?

A salary of $65,000 in Augusta, Georgia should increase to $79,691 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.

AUGUSTA vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Augusta, Georgia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 22.6% more expensive than Augusta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $79,691 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Augusta, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
85% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Augusta, Georgia

Augusta, GA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Augusta, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

62.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

7.0% higher

Health

5.6% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

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Augusta, Georgia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Augusta, GA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

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