Ridgefield, Connecticut vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 27.0% cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut.

You would need a salary of $36,506 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Ridgefield, Connecticut
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Ridgefield, Connecticut
Ridgefield, CT vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Ridgefield, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.8% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.5% lower