What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Transportation is 58% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina should increase to $51,078 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAPEL HILL vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 2.2% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,078 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
58% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Chapel Hill, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

2.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

58.4% higher

Health

3.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.4% lower

Cost of Food

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chapel Hill, NC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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