Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Long Beach, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Beach, New Jersey is 76.3% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $88,143 in Long Beach, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Long Beach, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Long Beach
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Long Beach, NJ
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Long Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.3% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher