Gulf retirement value; direct hurricane exposure.
Median home price falls from about $460K (Idaho statewide) to $338K — roughly $122K of housing headroom, before property tax (0.86% effective ≈ $2,907/yr).
Top marginal state income tax drops from 5.695% to 0% — on $150K of taxable income, roughly $8,543/yr back (marginal-rate approximation; your effective savings depend on brackets and deductions).
| Dimension | Fort Myers score |
|---|---|
| Winter mildness | 10/10 |
| Summer comfort | 2/10 |
| Walkability | 5/10 |
| Outdoor access | 7/10 |
| Culture & food | 5/10 |
| Healthcare | 7/10 |
| Airport connectivity | 8/10 |
| Schools | 6/10 |
| Safety | 6/10 |
| Hazard safety | 5/10 |
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