Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 27.1% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $114,380 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Washington
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.0% higher
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher