Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is 25.7% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $182,148 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Athens-Clarke County, Georgia is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Athens-Clarke County
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Athens Clarke County, GA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Athens Clarke County is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.7% lower
      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
  11.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  38.8% lower
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower