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Cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Broward County, FL

Part of the Miami Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,847/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 1,946,127 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,929 50%
Federal tax $514 13%
Healthcare $480 12%
Groceries $352 9%
Transport $320 8%
Energy $197 5%
Water $55 1%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Fort Lauderdale

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,768
per month
1 bedroom
$1,929
per month
2 bedroom
$2,388
per month
3 bedroom
$3,297
per month
4 bedroom
$4,010
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Fort Lauderdale

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$74,534
per year
Individual earnings
$41,515
per year
Per capita
$41,910
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Fort Lauderdale

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$380,400
Annual property tax
$3,610

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Fort Lauderdale

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$176
per month · 16¢/kWh
Natural gas
$21
per month
Annual total
$2,364
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Fort Lauderdale

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
13.3%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Fort Lauderdale

State and local tax rates for Florida.

No state income tax
Florida does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
6.0%
Combined sales tax
7.0%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Fort Lauderdale

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
29.0 min
Drive alone
71.9%
Public transit
2.0%
Work from home
13.1%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Fort Lauderdale

What it costs to live in Fort Lauderdale each month.

Single person
$3,847
per month
  • Rent $1,929
  • Energy $197
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $352
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $514
  • State tax $0
Couple
$5,446
per month
  • Rent $2,388
  • Energy $236
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $583
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $890
  • State tax $0
Family
$8,513
per month
  • Rent $3,297
  • Energy $296
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $885
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $890
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Fort Lauderdale

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Fort Lauderdale?

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,929 per month, a two-bedroom averages $2,388 per month, a three-bedroom averages $3,297 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Fort Lauderdale?

In Fort Lauderdale, Florida, the average household income is $74,534 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,515 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale?

The estimated cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is approximately $3,847 per month for a single person, $5,446 for a couple, $8,513 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Fort Lauderdale?

The combined sales tax rate in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is 7.01%, which includes the Florida state rate of 6.00% plus an average local rate of 1.01%.

Is Fort Lauderdale an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Fort Lauderdale, Florida would need approximately $3,847 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,534 per year ($6,211 per month). Fort Lauderdale has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Fort Lauderdale?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 13.3% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Fort Lauderdale?

The average home value in Fort Lauderdale, Florida is $380,400, with average annual property taxes of $3,610, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Fort Lauderdale compare to other areas?

You can compare Fort Lauderdale, Florida with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Fort Lauderdale is in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources