Aiken, South Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 37.3% more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $102,984 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
142% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Aiken, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.3% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  120.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% lower
  Commute
  54.6% higher
  Health
  2.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher