What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers Shores, Floridacompared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

HousingRent is 44% more expensive in Fort Myers Shores.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers Shores, Florida copmared to Athens-Clarke County, Georgia?

A salary of $140,000 in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia should increase to $149,217 in Fort Myers Shores, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ATHENS CLARKE COUNTY vs. FORT MYERS SHORES
Cost of Living Comparison

Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Fort Myers Shores, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Shores, Florida is 6.6% more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $149,217 in Fort Myers Shores, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers Shores, Florida is more expensive than Athens-Clarke County, Georgia
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

HousingRent
44% more expensive in Fort Myers Shores
than in Athens-Clarke County, Georgia

Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Fort Myers Shores, FL

Compared to Athens Clarke County, Fort Myers Shores is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

6.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

6.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

3.3% lower

Commute

34.0% higher

Health

24.4% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.7% higher

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Athens-Clarke County, Georgia vs. Fort Myers Shores, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Athens Clarke County, GA vs. Fort Myers Shores, FL

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