Boston, Massachusetts vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 36.8% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $126,336 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Boston, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.8% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.5% lower
  Commute
  32.9% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower