Fort Walton Beach, FL vs South Apopka, FL

South Apopka is moderately more affordable than Fort Walton Beach, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Fort Walton Beach scores 97 compared to 85 for South Apopka, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Walton Beach 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 $972/month in South Apopka — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: South Apopka is more affordable at $248,000 median vs $296,000.

Median household income in Fort Walton Beach is $66,556 compared to $54,427 in South Apopka (+22.3%). While Fort Walton Beach 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, more than the 21.4% in South Apopka.