San Carlos, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 62.9% cheaper than San Carlos, California.

You would need a salary of $37,054 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Carlos, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than San Carlos, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in San Carlos, California
San Carlos, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to San Carlos, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.9% lower
      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
  10.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower