Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Providence, Rhode Island

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Providence, Rhode Island is 8.8% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $43,787 in Providence, Rhode Island to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Providence, Rhode Island is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Providence
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Providence, RI
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Providence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.8% higher
  Commute
  14.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher