Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Dover, Delaware

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dover, Delaware is 21.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $39,367 in Dover, Delaware to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dover, Delaware is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Dover
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Dover, DE
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Dover is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.3% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  13.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher