salaryColumbus is 20% 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
$1,611
$2,109
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$2,075
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$89,656
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$486,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$4,516
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$147
👥 People living there
914,802
185,604
Commute to work
21.5 min
26.1 min
College degree
38.2%
40.8%
Own their home
44.1%
54.1%
Below poverty line
18.1%
15%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Fort Lauderdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $58,300 | -25% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Firefighter | $61,780 | $75,710 | +23% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $51,570 | -22% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $79,840 | -21% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $51,580 | -16% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Lawyer | $137,810 | $160,320 | +16% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Civil Engineer | $99,010 | $83,750 | -15% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $39,560 | -15% in Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Fort Lauderdale cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 20% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Fort Lauderdale to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $71,744 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Lauderdale.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Fort Lauderdale?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale, 21% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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