Edison, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 8.8% cheaper than Edison, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $104,908 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Edison, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Edison, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
41% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Edison, New Jersey
Edison, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Edison, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  11.4% lower
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower