Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 18.8% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $89,137 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Brainerd, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.4% higher
  Commute
  30.6% higher
  Health
  35.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower