Birmingham, Alabama vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 56.5% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $78,269 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
414% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Birmingham, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.5% 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
  15.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  380.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  48.0% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher