Manhattan, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 46.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $26,762 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Manhattan, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  10.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.9% lower
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  20.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  30.7% lower