Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, South Carolina vs Fort Myers Shores, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Myers Shores, Florida is 14.5% cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $42,760 in Fort Myers Shores, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Shores, Florida is cheaper than Charleston, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Fort Myers Shores
than in Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC vs Fort Myers Shores, FL
Compared to Charleston, Fort Myers Shores is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  13.9% higher
  Health
  23.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower

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