Palmdale, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 9.9% cheaper than Palmdale, California.

You would need a salary of $45,057 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palmdale, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Palmdale, California
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
27% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Palmdale, California
Palmdale, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Palmdale, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  8.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.1% lower
  Commute
  27.2% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower