Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 38.3% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $30,840 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Melrose, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.7% lower