What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lauderdale, Floridacompared to St. Petersburg, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida copmared to St. Petersburg, Florida?

A salary of $65,000 in St. Petersburg, Florida should increase to $76,718 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.

ST. PETERSBURG vs. FORT LAUDERDALE
Cost of Living Comparison

St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 18.0% more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida.

You would need a salary of $76,718 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is more expensive than St. Petersburg, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Fort Lauderdale
than in St. Petersburg, Florida

St. Petersburg, FL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

Compared to St. Petersburg, Fort Lauderdale is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

47.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.6% lower

Commute

33.2% higher

Health

4.3% lower

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% higher

Cost of Food

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St. Petersburg, Florida vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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St. Petersburg, FL vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL

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