Ridgecrest, California vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 1.0% more expensive than Ridgecrest, California.

You would need a salary of $75,780 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgecrest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Ridgecrest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Ridgecrest, California
Ridgecrest, CA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Ridgecrest, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  11.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower