Scranton, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 50.0% more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $72,000 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than Scranton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
283% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton, PA vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Scranton, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% higher
      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
  11.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  351.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  49.5% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher