Grand Rapids, Michigan vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 32.4% more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $66,201 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Grand Rapids, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Grand Rapids, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.4% higher
      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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% lower
  Commute
  37.5% higher
  Health
  22.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher