Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 33.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $53,603 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana 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 Lafayette
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  45.1% lower
  Health
  7.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower