What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Bowling Green, Kentucky?

A salary of $92,000 in Bowling Green, Kentucky should increase to $105,593 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.

BOWLING GREEN vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 14.8% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $105,593 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Bowling Green, KY vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Bowling Green, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

4.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

12.6% higher

Commute

16.0% higher

Health

9.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.6% higher

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Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Bowling Green, KY vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

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