Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 35.4% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $146,187 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  105.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  8.1% lower
  Health
  10.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher