Cost of Living Calculator - Bowie, Maryland vs Fort Walton Beach, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 24.2% cheaper than Bowie, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $56,850 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowie, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Bowie, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Bowie, Maryland
Bowie, MD vs Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Bowie, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  36.4% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower

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