Fort Myers, FL vs Tucson, AZ: where should you move?
Fort Myers: Gulf retirement value; direct hurricane exposure. Tucson: Phoenix's cheaper, wilder sibling.
Dimension
Fort Myers
Tucson
Median home price
$338K
$343K
Effective property tax
0.86%
0.63%
Tax friendliness
10/10
8/10
Winter mildness
10/10
9/10
Summer comfort
2/10
3/10
Walkability
5/10
5/10
Outdoor access
7/10
8/10
Culture & food
5/10
6/10
Healthcare
7/10
9/10
Airport connectivity
8/10
7/10
Schools
6/10
5/10
Safety
6/10
5/10
Hazard safety (10 = lowest risk)
5/10
6/10
Growth trajectory
10/10
8/10
Pick Fort Myers if your priorities lean: Median home price, Tax friendliness, Winter mildness, Airport connectivity. Pick Tucson if they lean: Effective property tax, Summer comfort, Outdoor access, Culture & food. There is no universal winner — only a winner for your weights.