Lakeland, Florida vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 45.6% more expensive than Lakeland, Florida.

You would need a salary of $109,230 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeland, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Lakeland, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
127% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Lakeland, Florida
Lakeland, FL vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Compared to Lakeland, Fort Myers Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  7.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  172.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  23.6% higher
  Health
  18.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher