Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 23.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $38,312 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  10.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  31.7% lower
  Health
  19.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower