What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to New Brunswick, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 49% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to New Brunswick, New Jersey?

A salary of $80,000 in New Brunswick, New Jersey should increase to $82,578 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

NEW BRUNSWICK vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 3.2% more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $82,578 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than New Brunswick, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in New Brunswick, New Jersey

New Brunswick, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to New Brunswick, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

3.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.7% lower

Commute

2.1% lower

Health

0.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.3% lower

Cost of Food

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New Brunswick, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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New Brunswick, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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