salaryHuntsville is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntsville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$181
👥 People living there
215,536
222,791
Commute to work
29.9 min
19.7 min
College degree
26.9%
47.2%
Own their home
77.2%
58.3%
Below poverty line
10.7%
12.6%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $136,340 | +44% in Huntsville |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $62,370 | -32% in Huntsville |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $105,760 | +24% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $27,990 | -24% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $48,010 | -20% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,670 | $103,900 | -20% in Huntsville |
| Physician Assistant | $131,700 | $107,230 | -19% in Huntsville |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $64,550 | -16% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $54,562 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $80,579 in Huntsville, 5% more in Cape Coral.