What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Columbia, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 155% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Columbia, South Carolina?

A salary of $62,000 in Columbia, South Carolina should increase to $86,947 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.

COLUMBIA vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 40.2% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $86,947 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Columbia, South Carolina

Columbia, SC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Columbia, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

40.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

12.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

129.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.5% lower

Commute

71.2% higher

Health

14.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Columbia, SC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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