Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. San Francisco, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Francisco, California is 105.9% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $185,316 in San Francisco, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Francisco, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
137% more expensive in San Francisco
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. San Francisco, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, San Francisco is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  105.9% 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)
  338.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.1% higher
  Commute
  20.9% higher
  Health
  15.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher