Rockford, Illinois vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 56.3% more expensive than Rockford, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $93,801 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockford, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Rockford, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
292% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Rockford, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.3% 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
  20.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  256.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  58.5% higher
  Health
  6.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% higher

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