salaryCape Coral is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$168
👥 People living there
215,536
990,138
Commute to work
29.9 min
27.3 min
College degree
26.9%
47.3%
Own their home
77.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
8.1%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $216,740 | +162% in San Jose |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $152,100 | +154% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $129,450 | $301,320 | +133% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $141,960 | +118% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $107,560 | +108% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $129,670 | $231,560 | +79% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $76,710 | $136,140 | +77% in San Jose |
| Operations Manager | $94,730 | $163,860 | +73% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $64,733 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or San Jose?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $157,922 in San Jose, 47% more in San Jose.