Cape 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
$2,087
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,000
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$95,305
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$469,100
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
105.8
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,457
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$196
👥 People living there
394,432
215,536
Commute to work
28.6 min
29.9 min
College degree
33.6%
26.9%
Own their home
62.4%
77.2%
Below poverty line
11.9%
10.7%
Unemployment
5.9%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora 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 | Aurora | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Market Research Analyst | $99,040 | $65,180 | -34% in Cape Coral |
| Operations Manager | $142,330 | $94,730 | -33% in Cape Coral |
| Firefighter | $87,980 | $60,000 | -32% in Cape Coral |
| Lawyer | $177,380 | $129,450 | -27% in Cape Coral |
| Police Officer | $101,970 | $76,710 | -25% in Cape Coral |
| Carpenter | $64,910 | $49,210 | -24% in Cape Coral |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $127,880 | $97,310 | -24% in Cape Coral |
| Nursing Assistant | $49,110 | $37,510 | -24% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $2,087 in Aurora.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,053 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $95,305 in Aurora and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 13% more in Aurora.