Topeka, Kansas vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 50.4% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $90,228 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
207% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Topeka, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.4% 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
  14.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher