Richmond, Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 23.3% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $61,655 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Richmond, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.3% higher
      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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  56.6% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower