St. Pete Beach, Florida vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 27.0% cheaper than St. Pete Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,504 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than St. Pete Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in St. Pete Beach, Florida
St. Pete Beach, FL vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to St. Pete Beach, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower