Dallas, Texas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 17.3% more expensive than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,262 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Dallas, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  1.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower