salaryCape Coral is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$106
👥 People living there
215,536
641,165
Commute to work
29.9 min
24.1 min
College degree
26.9%
53.8%
Own their home
77.2%
52%
Below poverty line
10.7%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $101,010 | +95% in Portland |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $105,090 | +81% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $130,310 | +57% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $73,710 | +50% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $54,780 | +49% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $85,170 | +42% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $82,330 | +36% in Portland |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | $83,510 | +36% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Portland cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $61,801 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Portland?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $98,056 in Portland, 14% more in Portland.