Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Southbury, Connecticut

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Southbury, Connecticut is 4.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $47,848 in Southbury, Connecticut to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Southbury, Connecticut is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Southbury
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Southbury, CT
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Southbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.0% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  21.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.9% higher