What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Destin, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 46% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Destin, Florida?

A salary of $250,000 in Destin, Florida could decrease to $200,786 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.

DESTIN vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Destin, Florida vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 19.7% cheaper than Destin, Florida.

You would need a salary of $200,786 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Destin, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Destin, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Destin, Florida

Destin, FL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Destin, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

49.9% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

3.4% lower

Health

0.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Destin, Florida vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Destin, FL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

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