Lexington, Kentucky vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 30.9% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $65,470 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
100% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Lexington, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.9% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% higher

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