Bellingham, Washington vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 21.2% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $59,111 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Bellingham, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.4% higher
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.3% lower