Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Kinston, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kinston, North Carolina is 37.2% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $31,392 in Kinston, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kinston, North Carolina is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Kinston
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Kinston, NC
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Kinston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.2% 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
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  52.8% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower