Pensacola, Florida vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 11.4% more expensive than Pensacola, Florida.

You would need a salary of $55,677 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pensacola, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Pensacola, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Pensacola, Florida
Pensacola, FL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Pensacola, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower