Cost of Living Calculator - Santa Cruz, California vs Fort Lauderdale, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 41.8% cheaper than Santa Cruz, California.

You would need a salary of $38,432 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Cruz, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Santa Cruz, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Santa Cruz, California
Santa Cruz, CA vs Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Santa Cruz, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.8% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  9.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower

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