Hackensack, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 3.6% cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $144,630 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Hackensack, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Hackensack, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
37% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Hackensack, New Jersey
Hackensack, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Hackensack, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower