What is a pro or con of living in Fort Walton Beach, Floridacompared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

Median Home Cost is 37% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Walton Beach, Florida copmared to Ocean Springs, Mississippi?

A salary of $75,000 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi should increase to $82,662 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.

OCEAN SPRINGS vs. FORT WALTON BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 10.2% more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $82,662 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Ocean Springs, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Ocean Springs, MS vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

Compared to Ocean Springs, Fort Walton Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

10.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

18.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% higher

Commute

0.1% lower

Health

2.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Ocean Springs, Mississippi vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Ocean Springs, MS vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL

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