Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Fort Myers Shores, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Shores, Florida is 37.1% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $58,530 in Fort Myers Shores, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Shores, Florida is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% cheaper in Fort Myers Shores
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Fort Myers Shores, FL
Compared to Waltham, Fort Myers Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.2% lower