salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$168
👥 People living there
215,536
511,764
Commute to work
29.9 min
24.7 min
College degree
26.9%
32.5%
Own their home
77.2%
64.4%
Below poverty line
10.7%
10.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $47,530 | +30% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | $78,080 | +27% in Mesa |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $63,750 | +23% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $60,320 | +23% in Mesa |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,770 | +22% in Mesa |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $100,830 | +22% in Mesa |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $46,410 | +22% in Mesa |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,510 | $45,290 | +21% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Mesa cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,567 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Mesa?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $89,248 in Mesa, 6% more in Mesa.