Fort Myers, FL vs Hollywood, FL

Fort Myers is moderately more affordable than Hollywood, with a 7.2% lower cost of living index. Fort Myers scores 109 compared to 117 for Hollywood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hollywood can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Myers is $1,442/month compared to $1,555/month in Hollywood — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Myers is more affordable at $351,600 median vs $374,200.

Median household income in Fort Myers is $62,160 compared to $65,359 in Hollywood (-4.9%). The higher salaries in Hollywood partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Myers spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, less than the 28.6% in Hollywood.