What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Wichita, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 202% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Wichita, Kansas?

A salary of $36,000 in Wichita, Kansas should increase to $52,279 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

WICHITA vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Wichita, Kansas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 45.2% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,279 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
202% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Wichita, Kansas

Wichita, KS vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Wichita, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

13.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

143.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.9% lower

Commute

62.7% higher

Health

3.6% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Wichita, Kansas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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