Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 17.9% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,086 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Jersey City, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.9% lower
  Commute
  14.9% lower
  Health
  0.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower