West Islip, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 8.3% cheaper than West Islip, New York.

You would need a salary of $146,749 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Islip, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than West Islip, New York
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
46% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in West Islip, New York
West Islip, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to West Islip, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.3% lower
  Commute
  16.0% higher
  Health
  20.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% lower