Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Fairfield, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fairfield, California is 39.4% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $104,583 in Fairfield, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fairfield, California is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Fairfield
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Fairfield, CA
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Fairfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.4% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  142.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  29.5% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher