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Is Fort Myers Beach, FL expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 24 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,93210% higher than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,457about $8,205/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$642,40093% higher than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 65% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 6.5 years of household income, so buying is hard for most locals. Most homes (88.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $77,280 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Florida cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Florida. It is number 222 of 479 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Fort Myers Beach
$1,932
Siesta Key
$3,500+
Naples Manor
$1,577
The Meadows
$1,831
Okeechobee
$2,213
Crystal Lake
$1,404
Floral City
$649

How much do households earn in Fort Myers Beach?

Under $25k
8.0%
$25k–50k
16.4%
$50k–100k
31.8%
$100k–150k
17.1%
$150k+
21.0%

Share of households by yearly income. 38.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Fort Myers Beach

SizeFort Myers BeachU.S. average
1 bedroom$1,295$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,960$1,509

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Fort Myers Beach overall?

Everyday prices in Florida overall are 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.4, U.S. = 100).

Housing
122
Goods (food, clothes…)
98
Utilities
90
Other services
101
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fort Myers Beach, so the Florida figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Fort Myers Beach

🏛️ Property tax$5,370a year · 0.84% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$126a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Fort Myers Beach

Commute to work20.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree44.7%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home88.7%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line5.4%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment1.8%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fort Myers Beach?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $2,525 a month less.

Renting
$1,932
Owning
$4,457

Owning assumes a typical $642,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $64,240 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Fort Myers Beach, FL?

Renting in Fort Myers Beach costs a median of about $1,932 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Florida median is $1,963.

How much do I need to make to live in Fort Myers Beach?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $77,280 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Fort Myers Beach cheap or expensive?

Fort Myers Beach is rated OK: rent takes 23.5% of the typical household income of $98,457. It ranks 222nd cheapest of 479 Florida cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Fort Myers Beach?

The median homeowner in Fort Myers Beach pays $5,370 a year in property taxes, about 0.84% of the median home value.

Is Fort Myers Beach more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Florida are 3% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Fort Myers Beach?

The median home value in Fort Myers Beach is $642,400, about 6.5 times the typical yearly household income.

5,513 people live in Fort Myers Beach. Numbers are typical (middle) values.