What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Brevard, North Carolina?

Transportation is 40% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Brevard, North Carolina?

A salary of $75,000 in Brevard, North Carolina should increase to $79,158 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.

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BREVARD vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Brevard, North Carolina vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 5.5% more expensive than Brevard, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $79,158 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brevard, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Brevard, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
40% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Brevard, North Carolina

Brevard, NC vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Brevard, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

40.3% higher

Health

14.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

0.6% higher

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Brevard, North Carolina vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

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