What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers Beach, Floridacompared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 50% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida copmared to Raleigh, North Carolina?

A salary of $140,000 in Raleigh, North Carolina should increase to $175,820 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RALEIGH vs. FORT MYERS BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 25.6% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $175,820 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Raleigh, North Carolina

Raleigh, NC vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

Compared to Raleigh, Fort Myers Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

9.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

61.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.4% lower

Commute

18.1% higher

Health

25.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

0.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

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Raleigh, NC vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

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