Sanibel, Florida vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 27.3% cheaper than Sanibel, Florida.

You would need a salary of $36,350 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanibel, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Sanibel, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Sanibel, Florida
Sanibel, FL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Sanibel, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  7.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  39.9% higher
  Health
  16.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher