salaryCape Coral is 3% 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
$1,651
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,565
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$111,392
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$395,900
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.4
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,982
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$136
$196
👥 People living there
288,976
215,536
Commute to work
18.8 min
29.9 min
College degree
38.7%
26.9%
Own their home
63.9%
77.2%
Below poverty line
8.9%
10.7%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Anchorage for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Anchorage | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $93,600 | $51,690 | -45% in Cape Coral |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,080 | $36,660 | +41% in Cape Coral |
| Police Officer | $115,020 | $76,710 | -33% in Cape Coral |
| Carpenter | $72,800 | $49,210 | -32% in Cape Coral |
| HVAC Technician | $85,620 | $58,170 | -32% in Cape Coral |
| Dental Hygienist | $132,740 | $91,120 | -31% in Cape Coral |
| Electrician | $82,440 | $57,930 | -30% in Cape Coral |
| Registered Nurse | $115,290 | $82,860 | -28% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Anchorage or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $1,651 in Anchorage.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Anchorage?
About $58,252 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Anchorage or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $111,392 in Anchorage and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 32% more in Anchorage.