salaryAugusta 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
$1,458
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$196
👥 People living there
201,528
215,536
Commute to work
21.1 min
29.9 min
College degree
24.7%
26.9%
Own their home
50.8%
77.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
10.7%
Unemployment
8.6%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta 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 | Augusta | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $36,660 | +99% in Cape Coral |
| Police Officer | $58,390 | $76,710 | +31% in Cape Coral |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $60,000 | +26% in Cape Coral |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $58,170 | +19% in Cape Coral |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,350 | $34,650 | +18% in Cape Coral |
| Civil Engineer | $103,010 | $84,990 | -17% in Cape Coral |
| Carpenter | $58,930 | $49,210 | -16% in Cape Coral |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $97,310 | +16% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $66,820 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 29% more in Cape Coral.