Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Kings Mountain, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kings Mountain, North Carolina is 30.5% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $34,768 in Kings Mountain, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kings Mountain, North Carolina is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Kings Mountain
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Kings Mountain, NC
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Kings Mountain is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  12.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower