Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fort Walton Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Walton Beach, Florida is 35.5% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $32,238 in Fort Walton Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Walton Beach, Florida is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Fort Walton Beach
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Fort Walton Beach, FL
Compared to Washington, Fort Walton Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.5% 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
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower