Phoenix, Arizona vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 9.0% more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $103,565 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Phoenix, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Phoenix, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Phoenix, Arizona
Phoenix, AZ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Phoenix, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% lower
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  7.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher