Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Columbus, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Ohio is 27.1% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $21,873 in Columbus, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Ohio is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Columbus
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Columbus, OH
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  9.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% lower