Pottstown, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 19.7% more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $143,083 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Pottstown, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Pottstown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Pottstown, Pennsylvania
Pottstown, PA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Pottstown, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  150.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  32.8% higher
  Health
  1.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower