Spirit Lake, Iowa vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 38.3% more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,137 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Spirit Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Spirit Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Spirit Lake, Iowa
Spirit Lake, IA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Spirit Lake, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  8.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  105.3% higher
  Health
  14.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower