Cost of Living in Crestview, FL
Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL — prices, rents and what jobs really pay here after taxes.
Price level
97.0
U.S. average = 100 · #129 of 387
Median wage
$47,510
all jobs · $3,363/mo take-home
1-bedroom rent
$1,492
HUD fair market rent
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What would you need to earn in Crestview, FL to keep the same lifestyle — after taxes — as in another city?
Salary needed to keep your lifestyle
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Prices in Crestview, FL vs. the U.S. average
| Category | Index (U.S. = 100) | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| All items | 97.0 | −3.0% |
| Housing | 94.9 | −5.1% |
| Goods | 96.2 | −3.8% |
| Utilities | 89.0 | −11.0% |
| Other services | 98.9 | −1.1% |
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024.
Rent in Crestview, FL
| Unit | Monthly rent | Income needed (30% rule) |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,281 | $51,240/yr |
| 1 bedroom | $1,492 | $59,680/yr |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,673 | $66,920/yr |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,302 | $92,080/yr |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,796 | $111,840/yr |
HUD Fair Market Rents, FY2026, population-weighted across the metro's counties.
Take-home pay in Crestview, FL
Your take-home pay
$40,354
per year · effective tax rate 15.1%
$3,363Monthly
$1,681Twice a month
$1,552Every 2 weeks
$19.40Hourly
- Federal income tax$3,521
- Social Security (6.2%)$2,946
- Medicare (1.45%)$689
- Florida income tax$0
- Take-home pay$40,354
Marginal rate: 12% federal + 0.00% state
Highest-paying jobs in Crestview, FL
*In U.S.-average dollars after adjusting for local prices.
Frequently asked questions
Is Crestview, FL expensive to live in?
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, overall prices in the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area are 97.0% of the U.S. average, with housing at 94.9%. It is the #129 most expensive of 387 metro areas we track.
What salary do you need to live in Crestview, FL?
To match the buying power of a $60,000 salary in an average-priced U.S. city you would need about $58,219 in Crestview, FL (before tax differences). The median wage across all jobs here is $47,510.
How much is rent in Crestview, FL?
HUD’s FY2026 fair market rents for Crestview, FL are $1,281 for a studio, $1,492 for one bedroom, $1,673 for two bedrooms and $2,302 for three bedrooms, including utilities.
All salaries in Crestview, FL
Management Occupations
- Financial Manager — $145,810
- Managers, All Other — $102,120
- General and Operations Manager — $100,070
- Construction Manager — $98,690
- Property, Real Estate, and Community Association Managers — $62,170
Business and Financial Operations Occupations
- Management Analyst — $105,880
- Project Management Specialist — $100,180
- Business Operations Specialists, All Other — $96,100
- Buyer and Purchasing Agent — $89,170
- Accountant and Auditor — $79,510
- Human Resources Specialist — $76,230
- Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist — $62,180
Computer and Mathematical Occupations
- Software Developer — $130,640
- Computer Occupations, All Other — $103,130
- Network and Computer Systems Administrator — $101,220
- Computer User Support Specialist — $60,810
Architecture and Engineering Occupations
- Engineers, All Other — $132,650
- Civil Engineer — $101,820
Educational Instruction and Library Occupations
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $60,430
- Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education — $60,330
- Middle School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education — $60,290
- Teaching Assistants, Except Postsecondary — $35,810
- Substitute Teachers, Short-Term — $31,200
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Registered Nurse — $81,260
- Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurse — $59,060
Healthcare Support Occupations
- Medical Assistant — $39,580
- Nursing Assistant — $36,970
- Home Health and Personal Care Aide — $34,860
Protective Service Occupations
- Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officer — $59,130
- Firefighter — $56,620
- Correctional Officer and Jailer — $47,130
- Security Guard — $37,140
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Food Preparation and Serving Workers — $47,340
- Waiter and Waitress — $37,370
- Food Preparation Worker — $36,680
- Cooks, Restaurant — $36,600
- Bartender — $35,570
- Dining Room and Cafeteria Attendant and Bartender Helper — $31,350
- Dishwasher — $30,470
- Hosts and Hostesses, Restaurant, Lounge, and Coffee Shop — $29,890
- Fast Food and Counter Worker — $29,220
Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance Occupations
- Landscaping and Groundskeeping Worker — $37,220
- Janitors and Cleaners, Except Maids and Housekeeping Cleaners — $35,030
- Maid and Housekeeping Cleaner — $31,890
Personal Care and Service Occupations
- Amusement and Recreation Attendant — $29,610
Sales and Related Occupations
- Sales Representatives of Services, Except Advertising, Insurance, Financial Services, and Travel — $62,110
- Securities, Commodities, and Financial Services Sales Agents — $60,280
- Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Except Technical and Scientific Products — $60,020
- First-Line Supervisor of Retail Sales Workers — $47,920
- Counter and Rental Clerk — $38,960
- Retail Salesperson — $33,920
- Cashier — $31,000
Office and Administrative Support Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Office and Administrative Support Workers — $62,260
- Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks — $49,940
- Office Clerks, General — $46,060
- Secretaries and Administrative Assistants, Except Legal, Medical, and Executive — $44,950
- Medical Secretary and Administrative Assistant — $39,530
- Customer Service Representative — $39,240
- Receptionist and Information Clerk — $36,750
- Hotel, Motel, and Resort Desk Clerks — $35,230
Construction and Extraction Occupations
- First-Line Supervisor of Construction Trades and Extraction Workers — $74,560
- Electrician — $57,200
- Construction Laborer — $45,180
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations
- First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers — $77,680
- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers — $48,810
- Automotive Service Technician and Mechanic — $47,760
- Maintenance and Repair Workers, General — $45,320
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations
- Heavy and Tractor-Trailer Truck Driver — $47,940
- Light Truck Driver — $41,580
- Laborers and Freight, Stock, and Material Movers, Hand — $37,880
- Stocker and Order Filler — $35,770