Midland, Texas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 29.2% more expensive than Midland, Texas.

You would need a salary of $307,350 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Midland, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Midland, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Midland, Texas
Midland, TX vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Midland, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  10.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% lower
  Commute
  75.6% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher