salaryRichmond is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Richmond to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,109
$1,644
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,075
$1,520
💵 Families earn per year
$89,656
$69,657
🔑 Buying a house
$486,700
$353,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
114.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,516
$3,150
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$141
👥 People living there
185,604
229,359
Commute to work
26.1 min
21.7 min
College degree
40.8%
45.6%
Own their home
54.1%
43.5%
Below poverty line
15%
18.2%
Unemployment
5.3%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fort Lauderdale for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Richmond for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fort Lauderdale | Richmond | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $82,780 | $104,250 | +26% in Richmond |
| Police Officer | $79,840 | $62,720 | -21% in Richmond |
| Firefighter | $75,710 | $60,790 | -20% in Richmond |
| Truck Driver | $51,580 | $58,190 | +13% in Richmond |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,010 | $42,720 | +12% in Richmond |
| Lawyer | $160,320 | $144,910 | -10% in Richmond |
| Civil Engineer | $83,750 | $91,300 | +9% in Richmond |
| Customer Service Representative | $39,560 | $42,660 | +8% in Richmond |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fort Lauderdale or Richmond cheaper to live in?
Richmond is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,644 a month there versus $2,109 in Fort Lauderdale.
What salary do I need in Richmond to match $60,000 in Fort Lauderdale?
About $51,434 a year gives the same standard of living in Richmond.
Where do people earn more, Fort Lauderdale or Richmond?
The typical household earns $89,656 in Fort Lauderdale and $69,657 in Richmond, 29% more in Fort Lauderdale.
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