Wilmington, Delaware vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 19.3% more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $119,335 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Wilmington, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Wilmington, Delaware
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Wilmington, Delaware
Wilmington, DE vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Wilmington, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% higher
      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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  145.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  36.4% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower