Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Portsmouth, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Portsmouth, Rhode Island is 5.2% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $63,139 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Portsmouth, Rhode Island is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Portsmouth
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Portsmouth, RI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Portsmouth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  11.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher