What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers Beach, Floridacompared to Charleston, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 30% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida copmared to Charleston, South Carolina?

A salary of $60,000 in Charleston, South Carolina should increase to $70,273 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHARLESTON vs. FORT MYERS BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Charleston, South Carolina vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 17.1% more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $70,273 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Charleston, South Carolina

Charleston, SC vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

Compared to Charleston, Fort Myers Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

4.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

39.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.8% lower

Commute

11.2% higher

Health

23.5% higher

Taxes

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Personal

5.6% lower

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Cost of Living Comparison

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Charleston, SC vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

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