San Diego, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 26.1% cheaper than San Diego, California.

You would need a salary of $96,041 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Diego, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than San Diego, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in San Diego, California
San Diego, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to San Diego, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  8.8% higher
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower