Buffalo, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 33.9% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $4,874 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Buffalo, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% higher
      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
  9.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  268.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% lower
  Commute
  27.7% higher
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher