Germantown, Maryland vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 15.9% cheaper than Germantown, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $42,035 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Germantown, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Germantown, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Germantown, Maryland
Germantown, MD vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Germantown, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% higher
  Commute
  36.1% lower
  Health
  20.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower