| | Fort Myers, FL | Lakeland, FL | United States |
| Overall | 104.2 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 103.2 | 102.7 | 100 |
| Health | 119.2 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 92.5 | 75.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $349,500 | $282,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,750.0% | 9,800.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 88.5 | 84.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 102.9 | 80.1 | 100 |
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Reviews for Fort Myers 
54 Reviews
I've lived here for most of my 30 years. I'm moving my family away in a few months. Here are the reasons:
Climate- it's hot. Unbearably hot. And it's going to get More
I can't wait for all the replies especially from people that are from Florida or from up North that had to deal with extreme ice and snow. But I can honestly say in the More
I've lived in SW Florida on & off for most of my life. When my family first came here over 40 years ago the waterways teemed with fish & wildlife and the beaches, More
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Reviews for Lakeland 
27 Reviews
I used to live in Lakeland, It is hot, humid, crowded and getting more crowded, Most of the people are rude and unfriendly. I was born in the area and visit sometimes to More
been there a few times i love it and i a m planning to ove this More
Perhas if one is from this area, it is different I don't know. It is so dull and seems comfortable being so. There isn't much of a variety of people here, which I More
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