What is a pro or con of living in Lake Lure, North Carolinacompared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 35% more expensive in Lake Lure.

What salary do I need to live in Lake Lure, North Carolina copmared to Fort Walton Beach, Florida?

A salary of $25,000 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida should increase to $25,489 in Lake Lure, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT WALTON BEACH vs. LAKE LURE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Lake Lure, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Lure, North Carolina is 2.0% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $25,489 in Lake Lure, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Lake Lure, North Carolina is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Lake Lure
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Lake Lure, NC

Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Lake Lure is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

49.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

22.3% lower

Health

19.1% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Lake Lure, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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