Cost of Living in North Lauderdale, FL

Population 44,650 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

113
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

The North Lauderdale cost-of-living profile is closer to the US median than most headline-grabbing metros — typical homes around $271,000, rents near $1,950 a month.

North Lauderdale sits roughly 5 miles southeast of Coral Springs — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 46% lower than Coral Springs' $503,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 89
Rent 148

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in North Lauderdale

The median home value in North Lauderdale is $270,600 — 11% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,950/month, 48% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $63,423/year is 15% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 84.3°F and lows of 69.3°F. Overall, North Lauderdale has a cost of living index of 113 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 13% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$270,600
11% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$346,713
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,950/mo
48% above avg
Zillow Rent
$2,209/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 59.2%
Renter-occupied 40.8%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,950
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,564/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
31.8 min
18% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
5.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
71.9%
Carpooled
16.3%
Public transit
2.5%
Walked
0.5%
Bicycle
0.4%
Work from home
5.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$63,423
15% below avg
Per Capita Income
$26,743
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Labor Force Participation
74.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 13.6%
Graduate degree 7.0%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 37.1
Male median age 34.9
Female median age 38.2

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
84.3°F
Avg Low
69.3°F
Annual Precip
56.5"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 767881848789919189868178
Low °F 596164687276767776736763
Precip" 2.381.953.203.114.896.576.157.518.135.824.002.79

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 52 — Moderate
43.3%
Good air days/yr
109
Max AQI recorded
288
PM2.5 days
72
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in North Lauderdale, FL?

North Lauderdale has a cost index of 113 (100 = national average). It is 13% above the national average.

What is average rent in North Lauderdale, FL?

The median gross rent in North Lauderdale is $1,950 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in North Lauderdale?

The median home value in North Lauderdale is $270,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in North Lauderdale?

The median household income in North Lauderdale is $63,423 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in North Lauderdale, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in North Lauderdale is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is North Lauderdale, FL affordable?

North Lauderdale is above average in cost of living, with an index of 113 — about 13% higher than the national average.

What is the weather like in North Lauderdale?

North Lauderdale has average high temperatures of 84.3°F and average lows of 69.3°F. Annual precipitation is 56.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

North Lauderdale at a Glance

Population
44,650
Median Income
$63,423
Home Value
$270,600
Median Rent
$1,950/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Avg High Temp
84.3°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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