Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Topeka, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Topeka, Kansas is 18.8% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,865 in Topeka, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Topeka, Kansas is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Topeka
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Topeka, KS
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Topeka is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  3.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher