Federal Way, Washington vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 27.6% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,204 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Federal Way, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.7% higher
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.2% lower