Chicago, Illinois vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 19.7% more expensive than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,870 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Compared to Chicago, Fort Myers Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  13.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  24.5% lower
  Health
  35.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower