Santa Maria, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 2.4% cheaper than Santa Maria, California.

You would need a salary of $48,806 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Maria, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Santa Maria, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Santa Maria, California
Santa Maria, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Santa Maria, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
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  2.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  37.4% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
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  Personal
  0.8% higher
Cost of Food
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