What is a pro or con of living in Long Island, Mainecompared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Housing is 40% more expensive in Long Island.

What salary do I need to live in Long Island, Maine copmared to Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

A salary of $128,000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida should increase to $136,965 in Long Island, Maine (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT LAUDERDALE vs. LONG ISLAND
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Long Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Long Island, Maine is 7.0% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $136,965 in Long Island, Maine to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Long Island, Maine is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
40% more expensive in Long Island
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Long Island, ME

Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Long Island is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

40.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

6.5% higher

Commute

37.5% lower

Health

8.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.7% higher

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Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Long Island, Maine

Cost of Living Comparison

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