Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lake City, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake City, Florida is 30.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $52,468 in Lake City, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake City, Florida is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Lake City
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lake City, FL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  17.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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