Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Marietta, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Marietta, Georgia is 15.4% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,586 in Marietta, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Marietta, Georgia is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Marietta
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Marietta, GA
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Marietta is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  34.4% higher
  Health
  5.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher