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RELOCATION BRIEF · SOUTH DAKOTA → FORT MYERS, FL

Moving from South Dakota to Fort Myers, FL

Gulf retirement value; direct hurricane exposure.

The money math

Housing does NOT get cheaper: $300K statewide median vs $338K in Fort Myers. This move is about something other than cost.

State income tax posture is a wash (0% both sides at the top rate).

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 South Dakota — the gains are real but not dramatic. Compare peers before committing.

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