salaryAmarillo is 11% 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
$1,219
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$196
👥 People living there
201,885
215,536
Commute to work
19.6 min
29.9 min
College degree
26.6%
26.9%
Own their home
59.7%
77.2%
Below poverty line
15.8%
10.7%
Unemployment
3.4%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $36,660 | +61% in Cape Coral |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $60,000 | +24% in Cape Coral |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $37,240 | +22% in Cape Coral |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,310 | $34,650 | +18% in Cape Coral |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $58,170 | +17% in Cape Coral |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $42,860 | +15% in Cape Coral |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $84,990 | +12% in Cape Coral |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $94,730 | +10% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $66,880 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 16% more in Cape Coral.