Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lexington, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lexington, Kentucky is 23.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $26,730 in Lexington, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lexington, Kentucky is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Lexington
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lexington, KY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lexington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.6% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower