Queens, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 29.6% cheaper than Queens, New York.

You would need a salary of $98,574 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Queens, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Queens, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Queens, New York
Queens, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Queens, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.6% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  30.6% lower
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.7% lower