Columbus, Ohio vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 37.2% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $102,865 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
136% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Columbus, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  99.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  45.2% higher
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.8% higher