Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 18.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $109,937 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Albany
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  6.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  17.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher