salaryColumbus is 28% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Lauderdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,314
$2,109
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,116
$2,075
💵 Families earn per year
$62,632
$89,656
🔑 Buying a house
$193,900
$486,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.3
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,660
$4,516
⚡ Electric bill per month
$173
$147
👥 People living there
203,711
185,604
Commute to work
20.9 min
26.1 min
College degree
30.5%
40.8%
Own their home
50.8%
54.1%
Below poverty line
19%
15%
Unemployment
6.3%
5.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fort Lauderdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,800 | $36,070 | +73% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Police Officer | $49,990 | $79,840 | +60% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Firefighter | $48,770 | $75,710 | +55% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Lawyer | $104,120 | $160,320 | +54% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Operations Manager | $82,330 | $105,640 | +28% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Medical Assistant | $36,050 | $44,930 | +25% in Fort Lauderdale |
| HVAC Technician | $46,780 | $58,040 | +24% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Plumber | $47,410 | $57,760 | +22% in Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fort Lauderdale cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 28% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,314 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Fort Lauderdale to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $76,703 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Lauderdale.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fort Lauderdale?
The typical household earns $62,632 in Columbus and $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale, 30% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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