| | Estero, FL | Salem, VA | United States |
| Overall | 104.2 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 107.1 | 98.3 | 100 |
| Health | 119.2 | 111.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 125.7 | 72.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $509,800 | $260,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,840.0% | 10,260.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 103.5 | 75.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 103.3 | 124.7 | 100 |
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Reviews for Estero 
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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
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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When we moved from Glen Allen VA to Salem I had read on here that cost of living including housing was cheaper. Housing is less unless you want a house bigger than 1300 More
Salem is a lovely town surrounded by the beauty of the Blue Ridge mountains. Spring, Summer and Fall is exceptionally beautiful with moderate climate and lots of More
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