Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Estero, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Estero, Florida is 6.3% cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $46,835 in Estero, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Estero, Florida is cheaper than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Estero
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Estero, FL
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Estero is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower