Staten Island, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 23.4% cheaper than Staten Island, New York.

You would need a salary of $107,171 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Staten Island, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Staten Island, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Staten Island, New York
Staten Island, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Staten Island, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  37.2% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  22.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower