What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Lawrence, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 34% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Lawrence, Massachusetts?

A salary of $70,000 in Lawrence, Massachusetts should increase to $75,409 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.

LAWRENCE vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 7.7% more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $75,409 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Lawrence, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Lawrence, Massachusetts

Lawrence, MA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Lawrence, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.3% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

15.0% lower

Commute

37.4% higher

Health

12.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.8% lower

Cost of Food

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Lawrence, Massachusetts vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Lawrence, MA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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