Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. East Meadow, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in East Meadow, New York is 29.2% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $96,899 in East Meadow, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, East Meadow, New York is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in East Meadow
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. East Meadow, NY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, East Meadow is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.2% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% higher
  Commute
  22.6% higher
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher