What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Galveston, Texas?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Galveston, Texas?

A salary of $80,000 in Galveston, Texas should increase to $101,174 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GALVESTON vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Galveston, Texas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 26.5% more expensive than Galveston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $101,174 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Galveston, Texas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Galveston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Galveston, Texas

Galveston, TX vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Galveston, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

26.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

9.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

55.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.9% higher

Commute

68.1% higher

Health

1.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Galveston, Texas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Galveston, TX vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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