salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irving to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,892
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,827
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$88,254
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$315,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,752
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$159
👥 People living there
215,536
256,492
Commute to work
29.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
26.9%
42.4%
Own their home
77.2%
38.1%
Below poverty line
10.7%
11%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Irving for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Irving | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $24,160 | -34% in Irving |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $168,510 | +30% in Irving |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $97,310 | $122,520 | +26% in Irving |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $101,420 | +22% in Irving |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,530 | +22% in Irving |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $92,910 | +21% in Irving |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $61,250 | +18% in Irving |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $44,990 | +18% in Irving |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Irving cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Irving cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Irving to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,434 a year gives the same standard of living in Irving.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Irving?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $88,254 in Irving, 5% more in Irving.