Salem, Massachusetts vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 5.2% cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $33,181 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Salem, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Salem, Massachusetts
Salem, MA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Salem, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.2% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  27.0% higher
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower