What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 107% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $60,012 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.

CHARLESTON vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 20.0% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,012 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
107% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Charleston, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

20.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

76.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

19.7% higher

Commute

3.6% higher

Health

23.4% lower

Taxes

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Personal

8.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

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