Santa Ana, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 18.2% cheaper than Santa Ana, California.

You would need a salary of $61,378 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Ana, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Santa Ana, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Santa Ana, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  16.3% higher
  Health
  6.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower