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RELOCATION BRIEF · ARKANSAS → FORT MYERS, FL

Moving from Arkansas to Fort Myers, FL

Gulf retirement value; direct hurricane exposure.

The money math

Housing does NOT get cheaper: $220K statewide median vs $338K in Fort Myers. This move is about something other than cost.

Top marginal state income tax drops from 3.9% to 0% — on $150K of taxable income, roughly $5,850/yr back (marginal-rate approximation; your effective savings depend on brackets and deductions).

What you gain — and what you give up

DimensionFort Myers score
Winter mildness10/10
Summer comfort2/10
Walkability5/10
Outdoor access7/10
Culture & food5/10
Healthcare7/10
Airport connectivity8/10
Schools6/10
Safety6/10
Hazard safety5/10
A reasonable landing spot from Arkansas — the gains are real but not dramatic. Compare peers before committing.

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