Rochester, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 42.4% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $52,698 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
298% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Rochester, New York
Rochester, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Rochester, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.4% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  318.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  7.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower