Cities Similar to Fort Myers, FL
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Fort Myers, FL
1. Melbourne, FL
86,960 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$264K
Rent estimate
$1,530/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. Deltona, FL
98,739 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$293K
Rent estimate
$1,515/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. North Charleston, SC
121,469 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$294K
Rent estimate
$1,540/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. North Port, FL
88,934 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$247K
Rent estimate
$1,400/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Portsmouth, VA
96,793 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$243K
Rent estimate
$1,420/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Deerfield Beach, FL
87,325 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$285K
Rent estimate
$1,875/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Palm Bay, FL
135,566 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$304K
Rent estimate
$1,590/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Hampton, VA
137,098 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$278K
Rent estimate
$1,390/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Lakeland, FL
122,264 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$256K
Rent estimate
$1,300/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Rock Hill, SC
75,654 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$316K
Rent estimate
$1,380/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Fort Myers
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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