Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 5.4% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $51,100 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Raleigh, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.4% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  25.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower