Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 25.1% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $86,080 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Detroit
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  17.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  36.3% higher
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower