Estero, FL Cost of Living


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Estero cost of living score
104.2
More expensive
4.2% higher
than the US average
1.1% higher
than the Florida average
Estero, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% higher than the U.S. average and 1.1% lower than the average for Florida.

Estero, FL

Housing costs in Estero?
A typical home costs $509,800, which is 50.8% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 40.7% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Estero costs $1,960 per month, which is 37.1% more than the national average of $1,430 and 20.4% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Estero?
To live comfortably in Estero, Florida, a minimum annual income of $97,560 for a family, and $61,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Estero?
The cost of living in Estero, FL is quite reasonable compared to other cities in the United States. The median home price is $281,000, well below the national average of $310,000. Utilities such as electricity and water are also relatively inexpensive, with the average monthly costs for a family of four hovering around $250-300. Food prices are also below average, making it easy to find affordable groceries for everyone in the household. Additionally, taxes are generally lower than other states and there are plenty of opportunities to save money through various discounts. All in all, Estero is an excellent place to live given its reasonable cost of living.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEsteroFloridaUnited States
  104.2103.1100.0
  107.1102.8100
  119.2102.3100.0
  125.7101.1100.0
  $509,800$362,400$338,100
  98.4%101.3%100.0%
  103.5112.6100.0
  103.387.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Estero, FL is wonderful in every way. It is an upscale village sitting between SW Florida International Airport in Fort Myers, FL, and the posh city of Naples, FL.  More

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Over 18 years ago

A slice of paradise exists here in southwest Florida! Winters are warm with average highs in the 70s along with abundant sunshine. Morning lows average in the 50s.   More

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