What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Mesa, Arizona?

Median Home Cost is 22% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Mesa, Arizona?

A salary of $95,000 in Mesa, Arizona should increase to $103,851 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.

MESA vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Mesa, Arizona vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 9.3% more expensive than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $103,851 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Mesa, Arizona

Mesa, AZ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Mesa, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

9.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

14.7% higher

Health

7.2% higher

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Personal

4.3% higher

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Mesa, Arizona vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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