salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$91
👥 People living there
215,536
427,246
Commute to work
29.9 min
22 min
College degree
26.9%
55.5%
Own their home
77.2%
47.7%
Below poverty line
10.7%
16%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $101,630 | +97% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $74,060 | +50% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $97,910 | +50% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $81,890 | +41% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $39,350 | -34% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $58,170 | $77,490 | +33% in Minneapolis |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $79,730 | +32% in Minneapolis |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $64,200 | +31% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Minneapolis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $61,450 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 3% more in Minneapolis.
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