Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 41.6% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $113,283 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.6% 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
  1.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.6% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% higher