What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Mechanicsville, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 48% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Mechanicsville, Virginia?

A salary of $61,000 in Mechanicsville, Virginia should increase to $71,077 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.

MECHANICSVILLE vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 16.5% more expensive than Mechanicsville, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $71,077 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mechanicsville, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Mechanicsville, Virginia

Mechanicsville, VA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Mechanicsville, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

15.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.6% lower

Commute

50.3% higher

Health

1.4% higher

Taxes

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Personal

3.9% lower

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Mechanicsville, Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mechanicsville, VA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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