Side-by-side
Fort Lauderdale vs New Orleans
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL50 | New Orleans, LA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 52 |
| Affordability | 67 | 90 |
| Housing | 21 | 35 |
| Jobs | 43 | 40 |
| Safety | 24 | 3 |
| Climate | 94 | 92 |
| Amenities | 54 | 52 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $3,858 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,900 | $1,113 |
| Median home value | $455,600 | $296,400 |
| Median HH income | $79,935 | $55,339 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.5% |
| Population | 183K | 376K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 62° | 93° / 45° |
| Sunny days / yr | 275 | 230 |