salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Worth to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$186
👥 People living there
215,536
963,194
Commute to work
29.9 min
27.1 min
College degree
26.9%
32%
Own their home
77.2%
57%
Below poverty line
10.7%
13.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $24,160 | -34% in Fort Worth |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $168,510 | +30% in Fort Worth |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,310 | $122,520 | +26% in Fort Worth |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $101,420 | +22% in Fort Worth |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,530 | +22% in Fort Worth |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $92,910 | +21% in Fort Worth |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $61,250 | +18% in Fort Worth |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $44,990 | +18% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Fort Worth cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,434 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 2% more in Fort Worth.