Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 22.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $38,625 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Boston, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.8% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.5% lower
  Commute
  0.8% lower
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% lower