Fort Myers, FL vs Sun City Center, FL

Fort Myers is moderately more affordable than Sun City Center, with a 6.4% lower cost of living index. Fort Myers scores 109 compared to 116 for Sun City Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sun City Center 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 $1,884/month in Sun City Center — a 24% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Fort Myers has cheaper rent, Sun City Center actually has lower median home values ($281,900 vs $351,600).

Median household income in Fort Myers is $62,160 compared to $71,012 in Sun City Center (-12.5%). While Sun City Center 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, less than the 31.8% in Sun City Center. The Fort Myers ratio exceeds the commonly recommended 30% threshold, which can put pressure on household budgets.