Laurens, South Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 57.2% more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,871 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurens, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Laurens, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
334% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Laurens, South Carolina
Laurens, SC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Laurens, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.2% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  62.9% higher
  Health
  4.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher