Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Cape Elizabeth, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Elizabeth, Maine is 18.1% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $59,030 in Cape Elizabeth, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape Elizabeth, Maine is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Cape Elizabeth
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Cape Elizabeth, ME
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Cape Elizabeth is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.1% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  8.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher

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