Alexandria, Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 15.5% cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $84,462 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Alexandria, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Alexandria, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria, VA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Alexandria, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  1.6% higher
  Health
  2.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower