Anchorage, Alaska vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 2.2% more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $88,875 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Anchorage, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  25.0% higher
  Health
  20.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.9% lower