Fort Lauderdale, FL Cost of Living


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Fort Lauderdale cost of living score
110.5
More expensive
10.5% higher
than the US average
7.2% higher
than the Florida average
Fort Lauderdale, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 110.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 10.5% higher than the U.S. average and 7.2% lower than the average for Florida.

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Housing costs in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical home costs $521,000, which is 54.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 43.8% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Lauderdale costs $1,810 per month, which is 26.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 13.8% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Fort Lauderdale?
To live comfortably in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a minimum annual income of $99,720 for a family, and $58,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Lauderdale?
Fort Lauderdale, FL is a great choice for those looking for beautiful beach scenery and pleasant weather without breaking their budget. The cost of living index hovers close to the national average with affordable housing options and reasonable medical care costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort LauderdaleFloridaUnited States
  110.5103.1100.0
  107.6102.8100
  99.2102.3100.0
  135.3101.1100.0
  $521,000$362,400$338,100
  96.4%101.3%100.0%
  130.8112.6100.0
  107.687.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Fort Lauderdale and South Florida are eclectic, which makes for a tough adjustment if you're from a homogenous area. The secret is to find the location of all the things  More

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Like any city, Fort Lauderdale has it's good points and it's bad. On the good side you can't beat the weather here, especially October to June. No snow and no winter  More

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Over 9 years ago

My husband I are are from Illinois and Indiana. We moved here five years ago and we still HATE it! In the Midwest people are friendly and care about others. I can't  More

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