Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 9.2% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $65,519 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Austin
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower