Median rent is 8% lower in Pompano Beach ($1,636/mo vs $1,776/mo). Buying is cheaper in Pompano Beach, where the median home runs $321,900 versus $455,600. Households earn more in Fort Lauderdale ($79,935 vs $63,832 a year). Overall, the two cities have a nearly identical cost of living index (111.9).
City A
Fort Lauderdale, FL
City B
Pompano Beach, FL
How much would you need to earn in Pompano Beach, FL to maintain your standard of living from Fort Lauderdale, FL?
Equivalent salary in Pompano Beach, FL
$75,000
Costs are about the same in both cities.
Based on BEA Regional Price Parity (cost index) for each city's metro area. A rough estimate of overall purchasing power, not tax or take-home pay.
Metric
Fort Lauderdale
Florida
Pompano Beach
Florida
👥Population
💰Median Household Income
Annual
🏠Median Gross Rent
Per month
🏡Median Home Value
📊Cost of Living Index
US avg = 100
🔑1BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑2BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🔑3BR Fair Market Rent
HUD FMR
🌬️Air Quality Index
Lower = cleaner
🏛️Top State Income Tax
Top marginal rate
🧾State Sales Tax
Statewide base rate
🎂Median Age
Years
✓ = better value · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation
Median rent is modestly lower in Pompano Beach at $1,636/mo compared to $1,776/mo in Fort Lauderdale (8% gap). Home buyers face a steeper market in Fort Lauderdale: the median home is $455,600 versus $321,900 in Pompano Beach — 29% more expensive.
1BR Fair Market Rent
2BR Fair Market Rent
BLS OEWS 2023 — metro-level data
Both Florida and Florida have no state income tax — a notable advantage for workers in both cities. Sales tax is 6.00% in Florida and 6.00% in Florida; Pompano Beach has the lower rate (local add-ons may apply in both).
Fort Lauderdale
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Pompano Beach
Income tax: None
Sales tax: 6.00%
Air quality data is available for Fort Lauderdale (avg AQI 33.0) but not yet for Pompano Beach.
Pick Fort Lauderdale if you prioritize higher median household income ($79,935/yr).
Is Fort Lauderdale cheaper than Pompano Beach?
Fort Lauderdale is cheaper overall, with a cost of living index of 111.9 versus 111.9 (US average = 100). That means prices run about 0% lower in Fort Lauderdale.
How much is rent in Fort Lauderdale vs Pompano Beach?
Median rent is $1,776/mo in Fort Lauderdale, FL and $1,636/mo in Pompano Beach, FL. Pompano Beach, FL has the lower rent by about 8%.
Which has higher salaries — Fort Lauderdale or Pompano Beach?
Median household income is $79,935 in Fort Lauderdale, FL and $63,832 in Pompano Beach, FL. Fort Lauderdale, FL has the higher median income. Note that BLS occupational wages in the table above show wages for specific jobs.
Which city has better air quality?
Air quality data is not yet available for one or both cities.
Which has lower taxes — Fort Lauderdale or Pompano Beach?
Both Florida and Florida have no state income tax.
What salary do I need in Pompano Beach to match my Fort Lauderdale income?
To maintain the same purchasing power, a salary of $100,000 in Fort Lauderdale, FL is equivalent to roughly $100,000 in Pompano Beach, FL (using the BEA Regional Price Parity ratio). Use the salary calculator above for any income amount.
Data last updated: December 1, 2024 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology