Sarasota, Florida vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 25.0% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $62,488 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL
Compared to Sarasota, Fort Myers Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.0% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower