Valley Stream, New York vs. Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 23.4% cheaper than Valley Stream, New York.

You would need a salary of $76,600 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Valley Stream, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lauderdale, Florida is cheaper than Valley Stream, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Fort Lauderdale
than in Valley Stream, New York
Valley Stream, NY vs. Fort Lauderdale, FL
Compared to Valley Stream, Fort Lauderdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  22.9% lower
  Commute
  26.7% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% lower