Dakota, Minnesota vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 44.0% more expensive than Dakota, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $71,993 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dakota, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Dakota, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
118% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Dakota, Minnesota
Dakota, MN vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Dakota, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.0% 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
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  95.8% higher
  Health
  10.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher