Fort Myers, Florida vs. Bethesda, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bethesda, Maryland is 93.8% more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $145,356 in Bethesda, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bethesda, Maryland is more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
206% more expensive in Bethesda
than in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, FL vs. Bethesda, MD
Compared to Fort Myers, Bethesda is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  93.8% 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
  14.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  305.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  45.5% higher
  Health
  27.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher