Fort Myers, Florida vs. Bridgewater, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bridgewater, New Jersey is 43.4% more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida.

You would need a salary of $143,447 in Bridgewater, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Myers, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bridgewater, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Myers, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Bridgewater
than in Fort Myers, Florida
Fort Myers, FL vs. Bridgewater, NJ
Compared to Fort Myers, Bridgewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  119.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  57.4% higher
  Health
  18.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher