Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
5% cheaper
Fort Lauderdale is 5% more affordable than Naples. A $75,000 salary in Naples is equivalent to $71,484 in Fort Lauderdale.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · Florida salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Lauderdale has a housing index of 155 while Naples sits at 180 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Lauderdale costs $380,000 compared to $520,000 in Naples, a difference of $140,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,000 in Fort Lauderdale versus $2,100 in Naples.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Lauderdale scores 106 while Naples scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Fort Lauderdale (99) are higher than Naples (98). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale is $54,468 compared to $72,178 in Naples. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Fort Lauderdale.
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