Springfield, Illinois vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 28.5% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $167,069 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
162% more expensive in Fort Myers
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Springfield, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.5% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  98.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  26.4% higher
  Health
  6.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% higher