What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Charleston, West Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 235% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Charleston, West Virginia?

A salary of $75,000 in Charleston, West Virginia should increase to $109,858 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.

CHARLESTON vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, West Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 46.5% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $109,858 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
235% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Charleston, West Virginia

Charleston, WV vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Charleston, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

46.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

194.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.6% higher

Commute

50.3% higher

Health

27.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

13.0% higher

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Charleston, West Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, WV vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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