Birmingham, Alabama vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 28.3% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $96,202 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
218% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Birmingham, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% higher
      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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher