| | Atlanta, GA | Fort Lauderdale, FL | United States |
| Overall | 113.3 | 110.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 98.8 | 107.6 | 100 |
| Health | 98.8 | 99.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 114.6 | 135.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $364,300 | $521,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,360.0% | 9,640.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 122.7 | 130.8 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.4 | 107.6 | 100 |
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Lots of traffic near the airport at all times. Adds about 1.5 hrs to a 30 min commute. Great food and culture in downtown ATL area. More
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Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things More
Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter More
My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't More
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