Cheapest Cities Near Fort Lauderdale (2026)

Fort Lauderdale has a cost of living index of 120 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI36% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $1,720/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX35% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $1,650/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS34% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $1,600/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO34% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,650/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX34% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $1,650/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN33% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $1,610/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS33% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $1,660/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX33% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $1,550/mo on rent
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Fort Lauderdale at a glance

120
COL index
100 = US avg
$2,600
1BR rent
per month
$520K
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Austin, TXCOL: 122Denver, COCOL: 122Miami, FLCOL: 123West Palm Beach, FLCOL: 117

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only