Cost of Living Comparison · 2026

Boston vs Destin-FWB

$75,000 salary · single filer · 2-bedroom apartment

Monthly take-home pay

Boston$4,783

Destin-FWB$5,096

2-bedroom rent (HUD FMR)

Boston$2,941

Destin-FWB$1,785

Left after rent

Boston$1,842

Destin-FWB$3,311

Thinking about moving from Boston to Destin-FWB on a $75k salary? On $75,000 a year, you take home $4,783/mo in Boston and $5,096/mo in Destin-FWB after taxes. Factor in a 2-bedroom apartment and you're left with $1,842/mo in Boston vs $3,311/mo in Destin-FWB. Numbers use 2026 tax brackets and HUD fair market rents. Treat them as a starting point, not financial advice.

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