Fort Myers Beach, Florida vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 30.5% more expensive than Fort Myers Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $130,482 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Fort Myers Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Seattle
than in Fort Myers Beach, Florida
Fort Myers Beach, FL vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Fort Myers Beach, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  29.6% lower
  Commute
  31.5% higher
  Health
  26.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.3% higher