salaryBirmingham is 12% 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
$1,291
$2,339
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,738
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$84,235
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$373,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
102.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,176
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$196
👥 People living there
198,173
215,536
Commute to work
20.8 min
29.9 min
College degree
31.1%
26.9%
Own their home
45.5%
77.2%
Below poverty line
24.7%
10.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
3.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Cape Coral | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $91,120 | +48% in Cape Coral |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $36,660 | +32% in Cape Coral |
| Police Officer | $60,590 | $76,710 | +27% in Cape Coral |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $131,700 | +25% in Cape Coral |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $129,450 | -24% in Cape Coral |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $94,730 | -23% in Cape Coral |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $129,670 | +20% in Cape Coral |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $58,170 | +19% in Cape Coral |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Cape Coral cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Cape Coral to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $67,009 a year gives the same standard of living in Cape Coral.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Cape Coral?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $84,235 in Cape Coral, 41% more in Cape Coral.