Bakersfield, California vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 6.1% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $46,954 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Bakersfield, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  13.0% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% lower

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