Palm Desert, California vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 21.5% cheaper than Palm Desert, California.

You would need a salary of $39,231 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Palm Desert, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Palm Desert, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Palm Desert, California
Palm Desert, CA vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Palm Desert, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% lower
  Commute
  29.7% lower
  Health
  36.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower