Cape Coral is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fontana to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$2,334
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,799
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$110,892
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$586,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
110.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,801
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$147
👥 People living there
215,536
214,169
Commute to work
29.9 min
33.4 min
College degree
26.9%
21.4%
Own their home
77.2%
66.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
9.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Fontana for lower rent, higher incomes, less poverty.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Fontana cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Fontana to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $64,907 a year gives the same standard of living in Fontana.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Fontana?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $110,892 in Fontana, 24% more in Fontana.