Plainview, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 28.7% cheaper than Plainview, New York.

You would need a salary of $35,650 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Plainview, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Plainview, New York
Plainview, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Plainview, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  23.8% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.9% lower