Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 16.2% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $58,088 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Fairbanks, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.2% 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
  19.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.1% lower
  Commute
  74.2% higher
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% lower