Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Maine vs Fort Myers, Florida


The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 13.4% cheaper than Portland, Maine.

You would need a salary of $43,298 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Portland, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Portland, Maine
Portland, ME vs Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Portland, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  7.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  15.8% higher
  Health
  31.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower

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