New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 16.6% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $163,287 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to New Orleans, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% higher
      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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  1.3% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher