Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
13% cheaper
Minneapolis is 13% more affordable than Fort Lauderdale. A $75,000 salary in Fort Lauderdale is equivalent to $65,164 in Minneapolis.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · Minnesota salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Lauderdale has a housing index of 155 while Minneapolis sits at 112 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Lauderdale costs $380,000 compared to $310,000 in Minneapolis, a difference of $70,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,000 in Fort Lauderdale versus $1,500 in Minneapolis.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Lauderdale scores 106 while Minneapolis scores 104.
Healthcare costs in Fort Lauderdale (99) are lower than Minneapolis (105). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale is $54,468 compared to $64,285 in Minneapolis. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Minneapolis.
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