Paducah, Kentucky vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 26.6% more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $94,948 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Paducah, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Paducah, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
97% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Paducah, Kentucky
Paducah, KY vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Paducah, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  27.3% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher