San Francisco, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 51.4% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $24,283 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to San Francisco, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.4% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% lower
  Commute
  17.3% lower
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% lower