Durham, North Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 21.5% more expensive than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $97,231 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Durham, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% higher