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

Median Home Cost is 154% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

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

A salary of $93,000 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania should increase to $119,918 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.

PITTSBURGH vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 28.9% more expensive than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $119,918 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Pittsburgh, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

119.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.8% lower

Commute

24.0% higher

Health

11.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Pittsburgh, PA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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