Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Virginia Beach, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Virginia Beach, Virginia is 12.8% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $217,932 in Virginia Beach, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Virginia Beach, Virginia is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Virginia Beach
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Virginia Beach, VA
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Virginia Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower