salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,999
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$196
👥 People living there
505,268
215,536
Commute to work
26.5 min
29.9 min
College degree
59.2%
26.9%
Own their home
46.4%
77.2%
Below poverty line
16.9%
10.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $36,660 | +99% in Cape Coral |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $60,000 | +27% in Cape Coral |
| Police Officer | $60,910 | $76,710 | +26% in Cape Coral |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $60,470 | -21% in Cape Coral |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $97,310 | -18% in Cape Coral |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $131,700 | +18% in Cape Coral |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $82,860 | -18% in Cape Coral |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $65,180 | -18% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Cape Coral cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $61,374 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 10% more in Atlanta.