Roanoke, Virginia vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 41.9% more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $70,958 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Roanoke, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Roanoke, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
130% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Roanoke, Virginia
Roanoke, VA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Roanoke, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.9% 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
  13.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  97.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher