Fort Walton Beach, FL vs Mascotte, FL

Fort Walton Beach is moderately more affordable than Mascotte, with a 8% lower cost of living index. Fort Walton Beach scores 97 compared to 106 for Mascotte, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Mascotte can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Walton Beach is $1,268/month compared to $1,536/month in Mascotte — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Walton Beach has cheaper rent, Mascotte actually has lower median home values ($286,200 vs $296,000).

Median household income in Fort Walton Beach is $66,556 compared to $80,114 in Mascotte (-16.9%). While Mascotte is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Walton Beach spend roughly 22.9% of their income on rent, less than the 23% in Mascotte.