Charleston, Arkansas vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 31.4% more expensive than Charleston, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $65,697 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Charleston, Arkansas
Charleston, AR vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Charleston, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.4% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  10.4% higher
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% higher