Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 86.8% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $373,671 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
124% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.8% 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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  282.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.9% higher
  Commute
  23.1% higher
  Health
  26.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  44.3% higher