Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 48.7% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $136,797 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  9.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher