salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$159
👥 People living there
215,536
660,400
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.7 min
College degree
26.9%
27.7%
Own their home
77.2%
56.6%
Below poverty line
10.7%
14%
Unemployment
3.8%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $62,380 | +27% in Las Vegas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $27,110 | -26% in Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $103,940 | +25% in Las Vegas |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $106,110 | +25% in Las Vegas |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $60,650 | +24% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | $75,920 | +23% in Las Vegas |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $70,890 | +22% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,510 | $45,350 | +21% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Las Vegas cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $58,749 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 6% more in Cape Coral.