Belle Isle, FL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Walton Beach is 20.4% cheaper than Belle Isle. With a cost index of 97 vs 117, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Walton Beach to Belle Isle should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Belle Isle is $1,402/month compared to $1,268/month in Fort Walton Beach — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Walton Beach is more affordable at $296,000 median vs $474,700.

Median household income in Belle Isle is $111,875 compared to $66,556 in Fort Walton Beach (+68.1%). While Belle Isle is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belle Isle spend roughly 15% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Fort Walton Beach.