Paramus, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 25.8% cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $37,124 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Paramus, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Paramus, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Paramus, New Jersey
Paramus, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Paramus, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.3% lower
  Commute
  7.1% lower
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower