Cost of Living Calculator - Monterey, California vs Fort Lauderdale, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 32.2% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $145,669 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Monterey, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.2% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  42.0% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher

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