Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. College Station, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in College Station, Texas is 25.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $37,342 in College Station, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, College Station, Texas is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in College Station
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. College Station, TX
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, College Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% lower
      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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  46.4% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% lower