What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Galveston, Texas?

Utilities are 13% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Galveston, Texas?

A salary of $150,000 in Galveston, Texas should increase to $155,443 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GALVESTON vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Galveston, Texas vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 3.6% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $155,443 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Utilities
13% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Galveston, Texas

Galveston, TX vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Galveston, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.4% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

13.6% higher

Commute

15.8% higher

Health

6.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Galveston, Texas vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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