Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Odessa, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Odessa, Texas is 28.9% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $35,527 in Odessa, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Odessa, Texas is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Odessa
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Odessa, TX
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Odessa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  12.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  36.3% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower