What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 36% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Charlotte, North Carolina?

A salary of $35,712 in Charlotte, North Carolina should increase to $42,446 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLOTTE vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 18.9% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,446 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Charlotte, North Carolina

Charlotte, NC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Charlotte, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

37.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.9% lower

Commute

33.9% higher

Health

4.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charlotte, NC vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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