Lafayette, Indiana vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 49.2% more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $64,474 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Lafayette, Indiana
Lafayette, IN vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.2% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  129.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.4% lower
  Commute
  82.2% higher
  Health
  7.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher