salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chicago to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,983
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,622
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$84,017
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$334,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
103.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,943
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$90
👥 People living there
215,536
2,711,226
Commute to work
29.9 min
33.1 min
College degree
26.9%
44.3%
Own their home
77.2%
46%
Below poverty line
10.7%
16.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Chicago for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $103,380 | +100% in Chicago |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $102,350 | +77% in Chicago |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $80,440 | +63% in Chicago |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $107,810 | +41% in Chicago |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $82,820 | +38% in Chicago |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $77,960 | +34% in Chicago |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $78,390 | +30% in Chicago |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $165,660 | +28% in Chicago |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Chicago cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Chicago cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Chicago to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,730 a year gives the same standard of living in Chicago.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Chicago?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $84,017 in Chicago, 0% more in Cape Coral.