Santa Clara, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 49.6% cheaper than Santa Clara, California.

You would need a salary of $25,202 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Clara, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Santa Clara, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Santa Clara, California
Santa Clara, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Santa Clara, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  49.6% 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
  7.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  75.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower