South Portland, Maine vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 8.3% more expensive than South Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $189,557 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in South Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than South Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in South Portland, Maine
South Portland, ME vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to South Portland, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.3% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  72.6% higher
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower