Clewiston, FL vs Fort Walton Beach, FL

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Clewiston is 19.1% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach. With a cost index of 79 vs 97, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Clewiston to Fort Walton Beach should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Clewiston is $729/month compared to $1,268/month in Fort Walton Beach — a 43% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Clewiston is more affordable at $210,000 median vs $296,000.

Median household income in Clewiston is $57,110 compared to $66,556 in Fort Walton Beach (-14.2%). The higher salaries in Fort Walton Beach partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Clewiston spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, less than the 22.9% in Fort Walton Beach.