Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 26.8% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $54,918 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Dayton
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.8% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  13.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher