Rochester, Minnesota vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 28.1% more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,054 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Rochester, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Rochester, Minnesota
Rochester, MN vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Rochester, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.1% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  76.0% higher
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher