Helena, Montana vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 19.2% more expensive than Helena, Montana.

You would need a salary of $89,413 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Helena, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Helena, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Helena, Montana
Helena, MT vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Helena, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  115.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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