Cost of Living Calculator - Meridian, Mississippi vs Fort Walton Beach, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 35.4% more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $128,660 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Meridian, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
199% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Meridian, Mississippi
Meridian, MS vs Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Meridian, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  35.1% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher

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