salaryAkron is 10% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Cape Coral to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,129
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,068
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$51,850
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$122,000
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.4
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,950
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$97
$196
👥 People living there
189,247
215,536
Commute to work
22.2 min
29.9 min
College degree
23.6%
26.9%
Own their home
50.7%
77.2%
Below poverty line
23.3%
10.7%
Unemployment
7.8%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Akron for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Akron | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $77,360 | $57,930 | -25% in Cape Coral |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,560 | $60,470 | -23% in Cape Coral |
| Software Developer | $105,430 | $126,940 | +20% in Cape Coral |
| Carpenter | $61,070 | $49,210 | -19% in Cape Coral |
| Truck Driver | $60,210 | $48,950 | -19% in Cape Coral |
| Plumber | $63,450 | $51,690 | -19% in Cape Coral |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,420 | $38,180 | -16% in Cape Coral |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,060 | $34,650 | +12% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Akron or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Akron is about 10% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,129 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Akron?
About $65,770 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Akron or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $51,850 in Akron and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 38% more in Cape Coral.