Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 55.1% more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $77,549 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Washington
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.1% 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
  13.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  50.2% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% higher