salaryCape Coral is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$127
👥 People living there
215,536
528,706
Commute to work
29.9 min
25.3 min
College degree
26.9%
37.1%
Own their home
77.2%
51.7%
Below poverty line
10.7%
13.9%
Unemployment
3.8%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Sacramento for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $171,460 | +107% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $103,390 | +71% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $94,080 | +57% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $84,990 | $130,150 | +53% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $74,440 | +51% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $111,460 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $42,860 | $61,970 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $178,540 | +38% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $62,533 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $94,176 in Sacramento, 11% more in Sacramento.