salaryMobile is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mobile to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,257
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,109
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$57,762
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$193,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
88.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$968
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$196
👥 People living there
215,536
203,416
Commute to work
29.9 min
22.8 min
College degree
26.9%
32%
Own their home
77.2%
54%
Below poverty line
10.7%
18.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Mobile | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $47,000 | -39% in Mobile |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $60,710 | -33% in Mobile |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $107,810 | +27% in Mobile |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $26,860 | -27% in Mobile |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $46,770 | -22% in Mobile |
| Physician Assistant | $131,700 | $104,960 | -20% in Mobile |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,670 | $103,480 | -20% in Mobile |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,510 | $30,880 | -18% in Mobile |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Mobile cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $2,339 in Cape Coral.
What salary do I need in Mobile to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $51,646 a year gives the same standard of living in Mobile.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Mobile?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $57,762 in Mobile, 46% more in Cape Coral.