What is a pro or con of living in Fort Myers Beach, Floridacompared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 61% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Myers Beach, Florida copmared to West Palm Beach, Florida?

A salary of $50,000 in West Palm Beach, Florida should increase to $59,537 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.

WEST PALM BEACH vs. FORT MYERS BEACH
Cost of Living Comparison

West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Myers Beach, Florida is 19.1% more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $59,537 in Fort Myers Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Myers Beach, Florida is more expensive than West Palm Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
61% more expensive in Fort Myers Beach
than in West Palm Beach, Florida

West Palm Beach, FL vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

Compared to West Palm Beach, Fort Myers Beach is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

19.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.5% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

83.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

17.9% lower

Health

18.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% lower

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West Palm Beach, Florida vs. Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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West Palm Beach, FL vs. Fort Myers Beach, FL

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