Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 41.9% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $42,575 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
93% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Las Cruces, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  14.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  77.0% higher
  Health
  14.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.1% higher