Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
3% cheaper
New Haven is 3% more affordable than Fort Lauderdale. A $75,000 salary in Fort Lauderdale is equivalent to $72,541 in New Haven.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Fort Lauderdale has a housing index of 155 while New Haven sits at 137 (national average = 100). The median home in Fort Lauderdale costs $380,000 compared to $250,000 in New Haven, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,000 in Fort Lauderdale versus $1,400 in New Haven.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Fort Lauderdale scores 106 while New Haven scores 106.
Healthcare costs in Fort Lauderdale (99) are lower than New Haven (114).
Median household income in Fort Lauderdale is $54,468 compared to $42,158 in New Haven. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in New Haven.
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