Houston, Texas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 24.1% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $130,288 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
110% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Houston, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.1% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  4.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher