Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 11.4% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $17,722 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Philadelphia
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  8.5% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher