Santa Monica, California vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 56.4% cheaper than Santa Monica, California.

You would need a salary of $31,815 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Monica, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Santa Monica, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Santa Monica, California
Santa Monica, CA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Santa Monica, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
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  56.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  19.3% higher
  Commute
  15.5% lower
  Health
  10.0% higher
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  Personal
  0.4% lower
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