🇺🇸 FL, United States · #38 of 538 cities · 2026

Cost of Living in Fort Lauderdale

6.1% above the United States average

Ranked #38 of 538 cities · More expensive than 92.9% of cities worldwide

Compared to United States average

Rent Prices

Rent Prices in Fort Lauderdale

Apartment City Centre Outside Centre You Save
1-Bedroom USD 2,521/mo USD 2,010/mo 20%
3-Bedroom USD 4,665/mo USD 3,417/mo 20%
Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Cost Indices

Cost of Living
+6.1% Average
Rent
+15.0% Expensive
Groceries
+5.6% Average
Restaurants
+15.7% Expensive
Purchasing Power
-22.6% Very weak

Living in Fort Lauderdale: What to Expect

Fort Lauderdale is average by global standards (ranked #38 of 538 cities). It is 6.1% more expensive than the United States average, based on 74 cities.

Groceries are average, while dining out is expensive. Groceries offers the best value, while Restaurants is the priciest.

Local purchasing power is limited — residents can afford fewer goods and services than in most cities.

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