Fort Lauderdale, FL vs North Port, FL

North Port is moderately more affordable than Fort Lauderdale, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Fort Lauderdale scores 130 compared to 116 for North Port, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Fort Lauderdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Lauderdale is $1,776/month compared to $1,738/month in North Port — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: North Port is more affordable at $328,700 median vs $455,600.

Median household income in Fort Lauderdale is $79,935 compared to $81,940 in North Port (-2.4%). North Port offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Lauderdale spend roughly 26.7% of their income on rent, more than the 25.5% in North Port.