Chicago, Illinois vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 9.6% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $67,807 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
31% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Chicago, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% lower
      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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  18.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.5% lower