What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers Beach, Floridacompared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

Median Home Cost is 119% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida copmared to Rapid City, South Dakota?

A salary of $50,000 in Rapid City, South Dakota should increase to $67,259 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

RAPID CITY vs. FORT MYERS BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 34.5% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $67,259 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
119% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Rapid City, South Dakota

Rapid City, SD vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

Compared to Rapid City, Fort Myers Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

112.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.2% higher

Commute

40.6% higher

Health

18.9% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.0% lower

Cost of Food

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Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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