Palatine, Illinois vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 8.7% more expensive than Palatine, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,358 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palatine, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Palatine, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Palatine, Illinois
Palatine, IL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Palatine, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% 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)
  27.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% higher
  Commute
  2.1% higher
  Health
  12.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower