Harlingen, Texas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 67.6% more expensive than Harlingen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $83,805 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Harlingen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Harlingen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
217% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Harlingen, Texas
Harlingen, TX vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Harlingen, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% higher
      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
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  258.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  79.4% higher
  Health
  0.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  35.6% higher