Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 49.6% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,386 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
181% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  138.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  90.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher