Cities Similar to Fort Lauderdale, FL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Fort Lauderdale, FL
1. Charleston, SC
155,369 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$490K
Rent estimate
$1,820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Cary, NC
180,010 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$514K
Rent estimate
$1,615/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. West Palm Beach, FL
124,130 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$529K
Rent estimate
$2,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Pembroke Pines, FL
171,119 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$578K
Rent estimate
$2,250/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Hollywood, FL
153,859 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$445K
Rent estimate
$2,070/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Miramar, FL
138,319 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$446K
Rent estimate
$1,820/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Hialeah, FL
223,109 people · Southeast
COL Index
112.0
Home value
$415K
Rent estimate
$2,075/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Pompano Beach, FL
113,619 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$469K
Rent estimate
$2,170/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Alexandria, VA
155,230 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$674K
Rent estimate
$2,185/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Suffolk, VA
100,659 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$439K
Rent estimate
$1,750/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Fort Lauderdale
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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