Oakland, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 32.9% cheaper than Oakland, California.

You would need a salary of $100,708 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Oakland, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Oakland, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Oakland, California
Oakland, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Oakland, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.9% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  4.0% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower