Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Dallas, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dallas, Texas is 14.8% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $426,153 in Dallas, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dallas, Texas is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Dallas
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Dallas, TX
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Dallas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  10.5% lower
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% higher

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