What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Index, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 28% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Index, Washington?

A salary of $90,000 in Index, Washington should increase to $101,960 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.

INDEX vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Index, Washington vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 13.3% more expensive than Index, Washington.

You would need a salary of $101,960 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Index, Washington.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Index, Washington

Index, WA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Index, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

14.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

33.9% higher

Commute

11.4% higher

Health

14.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Index, Washington vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Index, WA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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