Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Columbia, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, South Carolina is 13.0% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,268 in Columbia, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, South Carolina is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Columbia
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Columbia, SC
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher