Lakewood, Colorado vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 8.8% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $45,612 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Lakewood, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  11.7% higher
  Health
  18.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower