Clear Lake, Iowa vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 17.9% more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $58,942 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Clear Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is more expensive than Clear Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Fort Myers
than in Clear Lake, Iowa
Clear Lake, IA vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Clear Lake, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% higher
      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
  6.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  18.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher