salaryOntario is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,109
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$134
👥 People living there
185,604
180,547
Commute to work
26.1 min
31.5 min
College degree
40.8%
22.5%
Own their home
54.1%
58%
Below poverty line
15%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.3%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Ontario for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $58,300 | $98,520 | +69% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $91,380 | $133,940 | +47% in Ontario |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $115,120 | +37% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $51,570 | $70,880 | +37% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $131,340 | $169,920 | +29% in Ontario |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $105,730 | +28% in Ontario |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $101,870 | +28% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $132,360 | $165,490 | +25% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Ontario is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,618 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $55,946 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Ontario?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $95,923 in Ontario, 7% more in Ontario.
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