salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$181
👥 People living there
215,536
1,642,323
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.6 min
College degree
26.9%
33.6%
Own their home
77.2%
57.3%
Below poverty line
10.7%
13.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper homes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Phoenix for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $47,530 | +30% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | $78,080 | +27% in Phoenix |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $63,750 | +23% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $60,320 | +23% in Phoenix |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,770 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $100,830 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $46,410 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,510 | $45,290 | +21% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Phoenix cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,567 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $87,717 in Phoenix, 4% more in Phoenix.