Jackson, Mississippi vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 18.7% more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $83,093 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Jackson, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
248% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Jackson, Mississippi
Jackson, MS vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Jackson, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.7% 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
  4.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher