salaryCape Coral is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$127
👥 People living there
215,536
439,418
Commute to work
29.9 min
29.8 min
College degree
26.9%
48.7%
Own their home
77.2%
42.3%
Below poverty line
10.7%
13.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $186,610 | +125% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $113,700 | +90% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $123,250 | +89% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $89,200 | +81% in Oakland |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $132,000 | +72% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,670 | $219,080 | +69% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $101,860 | +68% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $212,500 | +64% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $67,776 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Oakland?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $109,576 in Oakland, 23% more in Oakland.