Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 108 —
8% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing44% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost8% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
For business: Florida is
CBII band 2/5
· time to build band 1/5.
See state page for the breakdown.
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Fort Myers Economic Development
City of Fort Myers Economic Development Department, providing economic development services for Fort Myers, Florida. The page lists the department's address and staff contacts.
state
Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state
Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes