salaryRent is higher than in 83% of U.S. cities. Incomes are on the low side for rents this high, so budgets feel tight. A typical house costs about 4.5 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 30.6 minutes each way.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $95,960 a year. That is $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Florida. It is number 374 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in North Lauderdale?
Share of households by yearly income. 15.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in North Lauderdale
| Size | North Lauderdale | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,779 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,098 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,393 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,296 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is North Lauderdale overall?
Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for North Lauderdale, so the Florida figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in North Lauderdale
Life in North Lauderdale
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in North Lauderdale?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $268 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $307,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $30,710 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in North Lauderdale, FL?
Renting in North Lauderdale costs a median of about $2,399 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.
How much do I need to make to live in North Lauderdale?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $95,960 a year, or $46 an hour at a full-time job.
Is North Lauderdale cheap or expensive?
North Lauderdale is rated Expensive: rent takes 42.2% of the typical household income of $68,297. It ranks 374th cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.
How much are property taxes in North Lauderdale?
The median homeowner in North Lauderdale pays $2,355 a year in property taxes, about 0.77% of the median home value.
Is North Lauderdale more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in North Lauderdale?
The median home value in North Lauderdale is $307,100, about 4.5 times the typical yearly household income.
45,234 people live in North Lauderdale. Numbers are typical (middle) values.