Lafayette, Louisiana vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 46.1% more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $131,523 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Lafayette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Lafayette, Louisiana
Lafayette, LA vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Compared to Lafayette, Fort Myers Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.1% 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
  15.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  178.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  3.1% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher