Fort Myers, FL vs New Smyrna Beach, FL

Fort Myers is moderately more affordable than New Smyrna Beach, with a 5% lower cost of living index. Fort Myers scores 109 compared to 114 for New Smyrna Beach, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of New Smyrna Beach 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 $1,638/month in New Smyrna Beach — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Myers is more affordable at $351,600 median vs $365,900.

Median household income in Fort Myers is $62,160 compared to $78,373 in New Smyrna Beach (-20.7%). While New Smyrna Beach is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Myers spend roughly 27.8% of their income on rent, more than the 25.1% in New Smyrna Beach.