San Jose, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 44.9% cheaper than San Jose, California.

You would need a salary of $55,116 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in San Jose, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than San Jose, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in San Jose, California
San Jose, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to San Jose, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.9% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower