Columbia, Maryland vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 17.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $61,560 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Columbia, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  16.5% lower
  Health
  20.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower