Sparta, New Jersey vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 7.4% cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $259,219 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sparta, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Sparta, New Jersey
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
42% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Sparta, New Jersey
Sparta, NJ vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Sparta, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.4% 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
  2.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% lower
  Commute
  12.9% lower
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower