Riviera Beach, Florida vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 8.6% cheaper than Riviera Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $45,716 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Riviera Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Riviera Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Riviera Beach, Florida
Riviera Beach, FL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Riviera Beach, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% lower
      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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower