Scottsdale, Arizona vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 16.7% cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $70,833 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Scottsdale, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Scottsdale, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale, AZ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Scottsdale, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.9% lower
  Commute
  19.8% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% higher