salaryBirmingham is 25% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Lauderdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,291
$2,109
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$2,075
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$89,656
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$486,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
114.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$4,516
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$147
👥 People living there
198,173
185,604
Commute to work
20.8 min
26.1 min
College degree
31.1%
40.8%
Own their home
45.5%
54.1%
Below poverty line
24.7%
15%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Fort Lauderdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $51,050 | $75,710 | +48% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $82,780 | +34% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $79,840 | +32% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $36,070 | +30% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,190 | $78,990 | +27% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $132,360 | +26% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $44,930 | +22% in Fort Lauderdale |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $131,340 | +22% in Fort Lauderdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Fort Lauderdale cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 25% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Fort Lauderdale to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $74,738 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Lauderdale.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Fort Lauderdale?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale, 45% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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