Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Queens, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Queens, New York is 42.0% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $142,025 in Queens, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Queens, 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
43% more expensive in Queens
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Queens, NY
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Queens is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.0% 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
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  55.1% higher
  Commute
  44.1% higher
  Health
  27.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher