Short Hills, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 53.3% cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $139,961 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Short Hills, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Short Hills, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Short Hills, New Jersey
Short Hills, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Short Hills, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.3% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower