Traverse City, Michigan vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 22.3% more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $61,146 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Traverse City, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Traverse City, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Traverse City, Michigan
Traverse City, MI vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Traverse City, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.3% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  68.6% higher
  Health
  20.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher