San Diego, California vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 39.5% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $73,249 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to San Diego, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.5% 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
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  25.0% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower