salaryAustin is 4% 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
$1,932
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,941
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$101,010
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$555,300
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.1
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$8,024
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$134
$196
👥 People living there
979,539
215,536
Commute to work
23.7 min
29.9 min
College degree
59.6%
26.9%
Own their home
43.4%
77.2%
Below poverty line
12%
10.7%
Unemployment
4.7%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Austin 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 | Austin | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,260 | $36,660 | +34% in Cape Coral |
| Operations Manager | $117,850 | $94,730 | -20% in Cape Coral |
| Market Research Analyst | $80,460 | $65,180 | -19% in Cape Coral |
| Plumber | $62,810 | $51,690 | -18% in Cape Coral |
| Lawyer | $153,330 | $129,450 | -16% in Cape Coral |
| Civil Engineer | $100,470 | $84,990 | -15% in Cape Coral |
| Registered Nurse | $97,890 | $82,860 | -15% in Cape Coral |
| Truck Driver | $57,110 | $48,950 | -14% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Austin or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Austin is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,932 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Austin?
About $62,620 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Austin or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $101,010 in Austin and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 20% more in Austin.