Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
12% cheaper
Springfield is 12% more affordable than Fort Lauderdale. A $75,000 salary in Fort Lauderdale is equivalent to $65,779 in Springfield.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Lauderdale has a housing index of 155 while Springfield sits at 106 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Lauderdale costs $380,000 compared to $230,000 in Springfield, a difference of $150,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,000 in Fort Lauderdale versus $1,200 in Springfield.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Lauderdale scores 106 while Springfield scores 104.
Healthcare costs in Fort Lauderdale (99) are lower than Springfield (114).
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale is $54,468 compared to $41,612 in Springfield. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Springfield.
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