Dayton, Tennessee vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 25.3% more expensive than Dayton, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $62,645 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dayton, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Dayton, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Dayton, Tennessee
Dayton, TN vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Dayton, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  25.3% higher
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher