Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. South Gate, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Gate, California is 18.9% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $59,451 in South Gate, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Gate, California is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in South Gate
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. South Gate, CA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, South Gate is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher