What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Charleston, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 339% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Charleston, Illinois?

A salary of $50,000 in Charleston, Illinois should increase to $83,686 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, Illinois vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 67.4% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $83,686 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
339% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Charleston, Illinois

Charleston, IL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Charleston, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

67.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

229.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.2% higher

Commute

127.9% higher

Health

10.5% lower

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Charleston, Illinois vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, IL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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