Sacramento, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 2.5% cheaper than Sacramento, California.

You would need a salary of $82,833 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sacramento, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Sacramento, California
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Sacramento, California
Sacramento, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Sacramento, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower