Salem, South Carolina vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 6.1% cheaper than Salem, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,337 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Salem, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Salem, South Carolina
Salem, SC vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Salem, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  20.7% higher
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower