Washington, District of Columbia vs. Fort Myers, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers, Florida is 35.7% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $48,257 in Fort Myers, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Myers, Florida is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Fort Myers
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Fort Myers, FL
Compared to Washington, Fort Myers is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  24.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower