Sanford, North Carolina vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 20.1% more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $60,037 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sanford, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is more expensive than Sanford, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Fort Myers
than in Sanford, North Carolina
Sanford, NC vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Sanford, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  8.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  25.7% higher
  Health
  17.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher