Plainfield, Indiana vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 26.6% more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $148,125 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainfield, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Plainfield, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Plainfield, Indiana
Plainfield, IN vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Plainfield, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.6% 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
  12.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  50.0% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher