What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

Childcare is 37% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Gaithersburg, Maryland?

A salary of $72,500 in Gaithersburg, Maryland could decrease to $69,396 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

GAITHERSBURG vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 4.3% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $69,396 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
37% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland

Gaithersburg, MD vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Gaithersburg, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.3% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

3.5% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

14.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.3% lower

Commute

3.9% lower

Health

14.3% higher

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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