Brookfield, Illinois vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 14.1% more expensive than Brookfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,539 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Brookfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Brookfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Brookfield, Illinois
Brookfield, IL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Brookfield, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower