What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to Metairie, Louisiana?

Median Home Cost is 71% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to Metairie, Louisiana?

A salary of $75,000 in Metairie, Louisiana should increase to $85,870 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.

METAIRIE vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

Metairie, Louisiana vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 14.5% more expensive than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $85,870 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
71% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Metairie, Louisiana

Metairie, LA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to Metairie, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

8.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

33.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

11.7% higher

Commute

9.5% higher

Health

2.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Metairie, Louisiana vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Metairie, LA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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