Cost of Living Calculator - Columbus, Mississippi vs Fort Walton Beach, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 30.9% more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $65,431 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
126% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Columbus, Mississippi
Columbus, MS vs Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Columbus, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher

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