Sarasota, Florida vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 5.8% cheaper than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $56,501 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Sarasota, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  2.6% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower