Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Ward, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ward, Arkansas is 15.0% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,482 in Ward, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ward, Arkansas is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Ward
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort_Walton_Beach, FL vs. Ward, AR
Compared to Fort_Walton_Beach, Ward is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  14.1% higher
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower