What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 40% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Virginia Beach, Virginia?

A salary of $100,000 in Virginia Beach, Virginia should increase to $114,714 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

VIRGINIA BEACH vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 14.7% more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $114,714 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Virginia Beach, VA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Virginia Beach, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

17.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.7% lower

Commute

33.5% higher

Health

5.7% lower

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Personal

1.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Virginia Beach, VA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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