Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Towson, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Towson, Maryland is 19.1% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $95,242 in Towson, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Towson, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Towson
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Towson, MD
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Towson is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  22.5% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher