Immokalee, FL vs Port Charlotte, FL

Immokalee is moderately more affordable than Port Charlotte, with a 14.2% lower cost of living index. Immokalee scores 82 compared to 96 for Port Charlotte, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Port Charlotte can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Immokalee is $941/month compared to $1,335/month in Port Charlotte — a 30% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Immokalee is more affordable at $197,000 median vs $249,400.

Median household income in Immokalee is $46,143 compared to $60,729 in Port Charlotte (-24%). While Port Charlotte is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Immokalee spend roughly 24.5% of their income on rent, less than the 26.4% in Port Charlotte.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (75°F vs 74.3°F). Immokalee receives more rainfall at 53.4" per year compared to 53" in Port Charlotte.