Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lancaster, Pennsylvania is 23.0% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,531 in Lancaster, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lancaster, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Lancaster
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lancaster, PA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lancaster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  31.1% lower
  Health
  13.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% lower