What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 153% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $350,000 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania should increase to $395,000 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.

PHILADELPHIA vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 12.9% more expensive than Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $395,000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Philadelphia, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

105.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.5% lower

Commute

7.8% lower

Health

2.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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