What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to South Toms River, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 75% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to South Toms River, New Jersey?

A salary of $50,000 in South Toms River, New Jersey should increase to $61,146 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SOUTH TOMS RIVER vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

South Toms River, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 22.3% more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $61,146 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in South Toms River, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than South Toms River, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in South Toms River, New Jersey

South Toms River, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to South Toms River, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

22.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

88.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.5% lower

Commute

41.6% higher

Health

1.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.9% lower

Cost of Food

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South Toms River, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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South Toms River, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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