Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 42.3% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $170,734 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in New York
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  116.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  56.1% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  28.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.1% higher