Zip 33301 (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 (zip 33301), 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.

Zip 33301 (Fort Lauderdale, FL)

Housing costs in Fort Lauderdale?
A typical home costs $846,100, which is 150.3% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 133.5% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Lauderdale costs $2,710 per month, which is 73.7% more than the national average of $1,560 and 30.3% more than the state average of $1,890.

Can I afford Fort Lauderdale?
To live comfortably in Fort Lauderdale (zip 33301), Florida, a minimum annual income of $162,000 for a family, and $86,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Lauderdale?
The cost of living in 33301 Fort Lauderdale, FL is quite high compared to many other parts of the country. The median home price in this zip code is $501,100 and the median rent is $2,369 per month. Additionally, goods and services are more expensive than average in 33301 due to its proximity to Miami and other popular Florida cities. Groceries are more expensive here than in most areas, as well as healthcare costs. Even transportation costs are higher as gasoline prices are typically higher than average throughout Fort Lauderdale. That said, there are plenty of opportunities for employment and entertainment in this area which allows residents to make the most out of their income despite the cost of living being above average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort LauderdaleFloridaUnited States
  110.5103.1100.0
  113102.8100
  99.2102.3100.0
  221.0101.1100.0
  $846,100$362,400$338,100
  96.4%101.3%100.0%
  132.1112.6100.0
  107.187.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Other than unpredictable hurricane seasons, the Nurmi Isles section of Fort Lauderdale is extremely pleasant although costly. There is a plethora of shopping and dining  More

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