What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers, Floridacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 29% cheaper in Fort Myers.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers, Florida copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $260,000 in Charleston, South Carolina could decrease to $229,454 in Fort Myers, 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.

CHARLESTON vs. FORT MYERS
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 11.7% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $229,454 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Fort Myers, FL

Compared to Charleston, Fort Myers is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.7% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

2.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

34.0% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.0% lower

Commute

6.0% lower

Health

23.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.9% lower

Cost of Food

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Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Fort Myers, FL

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