Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Dayton, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dayton, Ohio is 40.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $60,000 in Dayton, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dayton, Ohio is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Dayton
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Dayton, OH
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Dayton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.0% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% higher
  Commute
  38.0% lower
  Health
  9.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower