Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Carmel Valley Village, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel Valley Village, California is 74.7% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $150,630 in Carmel Valley Village, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel Valley Village, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
159% more expensive in Carmel Valley Village
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Carmel Valley Village, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Carmel Valley Village is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  74.7% 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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  224.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  21.1% lower
  Health
  44.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower