salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$112
👥 People living there
215,536
1,579,706
Commute to work
29.9 min
31.7 min
College degree
26.9%
35.4%
Own their home
77.2%
51.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
21.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, shorter commutes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $74,860 | +45% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $170,660 | +32% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $78,050 | +30% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $78,570 | +30% in Philadelphia |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $74,590 | +29% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $121,630 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $61,780 | +26% in Philadelphia |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $47,070 | +23% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Philadelphia cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,120 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 26% more in Cape Coral.
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