salaryCape Coral is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oxnard to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$2,474
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$2,057
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$103,765
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$652,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
110.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,485
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$91
👥 People living there
215,536
200,928
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
26.9%
19.5%
Own their home
77.2%
54.4%
Below poverty line
10.7%
11%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oxnard for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Oxnard | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $99,420 | +64% in Oxnard |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $131,160 | +58% in Oxnard |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $119,640 | +56% in Oxnard |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $74,060 | +50% in Oxnard |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $185,520 | +43% in Oxnard |
| Dental Hygienist | $91,120 | $126,530 | +39% in Oxnard |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $77,400 | +29% in Oxnard |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $49,190 | +29% in Oxnard |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Oxnard cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $2,474 in Oxnard.
What salary do I need in Oxnard to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $64,798 a year gives the same standard of living in Oxnard.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Oxnard?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $103,765 in Oxnard, 19% more in Oxnard.