Mountain View, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 57.5% cheaper than Mountain View, California.

You would need a salary of $63,755 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Mountain View, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Mountain View, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Mountain View, California
Mountain View, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Mountain View, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  10.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  5.6% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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