Monterey, California vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 26.5% cheaper than Monterey, California.

You would need a salary of $55,146 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Monterey, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is cheaper than Monterey, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Fort Myers Beach
than in Monterey, California
Monterey, CA vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Compared to Monterey, Fort Myers Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  13.6% higher
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower