Rome, New York vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 17.0% more expensive than Rome, New York.

You would need a salary of $105,289 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rome, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is more expensive than Rome, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Fort Walton Beach
than in Rome, New York
Rome, NY vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Rome, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  100.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  9.7% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower