salaryHouston is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Houston to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,533
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,499
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$69,901
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$277,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
98.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,198
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$157
👥 People living there
215,536
2,328,253
Commute to work
29.9 min
27.2 min
College degree
26.9%
36.6%
Own their home
77.2%
42.1%
Below poverty line
10.7%
19.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Houston | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $22,080 | -40% in Houston |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $119,600 | +26% in Houston |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $157,980 | +22% in Houston |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $99,830 | +20% in Houston |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $100,950 | +19% in Houston |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $61,300 | +19% in Houston |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,310 | $113,440 | +17% in Houston |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $56,840 | +16% in Houston |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Houston cheaper to live in?
Houston is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,533 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Houston to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $57,819 a year gives the same standard of living in Houston.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Houston?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $69,901 in Houston, 21% more in Cape Coral.