Postville, Iowa vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 58.6% more expensive than Postville, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,317 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Postville, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Postville, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
305% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Postville, Iowa
Postville, IA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Postville, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.6% 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
  15.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  281.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  69.4% higher
  Health
  20.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher