Columbia, Missouri vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 32.0% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $923,719 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Columbia, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.0% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher