salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$160
👥 People living there
215,536
1,307,930
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.7 min
College degree
26.9%
38.2%
Own their home
77.2%
42.4%
Below poverty line
10.7%
16.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $24,160 | -34% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $168,510 | +30% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,310 | $122,520 | +26% in Dallas |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $101,420 | +22% in Dallas |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,530 | +22% in Dallas |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $92,910 | +21% in Dallas |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $61,250 | +18% in Dallas |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $44,990 | +18% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Dallas cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,434 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Dallas?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $76,054 in Dallas, 11% more in Cape Coral.