Rochester, Michigan vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 1.1% more expensive than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $80,887 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Rochester, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  24.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower