Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. St. Joseph, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Michigan is 24.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $57,908 in St. Joseph, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. St. Joseph, MI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.3% 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
  11.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  7.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower