Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Lake Placid, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Placid, New York is 17.6% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $41,181 in Lake Placid, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Placid, New York is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Lake Placid
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Lake Placid, NY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Lake Placid is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  39.9% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower