Monroe, Louisiana vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 46.7% more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $73,329 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Monroe, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
239% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Monroe, Louisiana
Monroe, LA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Monroe, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  17.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  225.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  56.1% higher
  Health
  24.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher