Fort Lauderdale, Florida has an overall cost of living index of 112.1, which is 12.1 points above the US average of 100 — making it pricier than most American cities. Renters pay a median of $1,854 per month, while the typical home is valued around $486,700. Households earn a median of $83,130 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 30. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$83,130
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,854
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$486,700
Median Home Value
Census ACS
112.1
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,737
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$1,900
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,333
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,216
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
Each category indexed to the US average of 100. Below 100 = cheaper than average.
Overall
112.1
Goods
101.8
Rents / Housing
156.6
Services
98.0
Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro-level)
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | $138,520 |
| Registered Nurse | $92,070 |
| Elementary Teacher | $57,320 |
| Electrician | $57,370 |
| Accountant | $89,490 |
| Plumber | $56,710 |
| Nurse Practitioner | $243,800 |
| Civil Engineer | $101,790 |
| Operations Manager | $135,050 |
| Market Research Analyst | $86,970 |
| Health Services Manager | $135,000 |
| Truck Driver | $55,430 |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | $117,880 |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
185,604
Latest estimate
Median Age
42.8 yrs
Census ACS
30.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
14
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,626
Per month
Avg Home Value
$418,379
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 33004 | — | $1,558 | $278,100 |
| ZIP 33068 | — | $1,806 | $248,500 |
| ZIP 33301 | — | $2,252 | $701,800 |
| ZIP 33304 | — | $1,577 | $543,500 |
| ZIP 33305 | — | $1,656 | $479,000 |
| ZIP 33306 | — | $1,201 | $466,200 |
| ZIP 33308 | — | $1,759 | $489,800 |
| ZIP 33309 | — | $1,724 | $273,600 |
| ZIP 33311 | — | $1,297 | $246,600 |
| ZIP 33312 | — | $1,524 | $361,800 |
Showing top 10 of 14 tracked neighborhoods.
January Avg
68°F
July Avg
84°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Subtropical · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
29.9
poor
Hospitals
2
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
86.4%
Fort Lauderdale has a Regional Price Parity (RPP) index of 112.1. The US national average is 100, so Fort Lauderdale is 12.1 points above the national average.
The median gross rent in Fort Lauderdale is $1,854 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Fort Lauderdale is $83,130 per year.
The median home value in Fort Lauderdale is $486,700 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Fort Lauderdale has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 30.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Florida is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
