Seattle, Washington vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 29.4% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,310 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Seattle, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  40.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower