Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Linden, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Linden, New Jersey is 2.5% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $102,532 in Linden, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Linden, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
66% more expensive in Linden
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Linden, NJ
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Linden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.4% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher