Providence, Rhode Island vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 9.6% more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island.

You would need a salary of $219,205 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Providence, Rhode Island.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Providence, Rhode Island
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Providence, Rhode Island
Providence, RI vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Providence, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  2.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  17.4% higher
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.7% lower