Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Newton, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Massachusetts is 75.4% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $397,378 in Newton, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Massachusetts is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
140% more expensive in Newton
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Newton, MA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.4% 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
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  235.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.6% higher
  Commute
  24.0% lower
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher