Rock Valley, Iowa vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 44.9% more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,649 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rock Valley, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Rock Valley, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Rock Valley, Iowa
Rock Valley, IA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Rock Valley, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  118.0% higher
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher