Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 18.2% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,615 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  6.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower