salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Scottsdale to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$2,287
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$2,188
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$119,591
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$789,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,956
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$182
👥 People living there
215,536
243,821
Commute to work
29.9 min
21.6 min
College degree
26.9%
61.9%
Own their home
77.2%
67%
Below poverty line
10.7%
7.3%
Unemployment
3.8%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Scottsdale for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Scottsdale | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $47,530 | +30% in Scottsdale |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | $78,080 | +27% in Scottsdale |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $63,750 | +23% in Scottsdale |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $60,320 | +23% in Scottsdale |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $59,770 | +22% in Scottsdale |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $100,830 | +22% in Scottsdale |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,180 | $46,410 | +22% in Scottsdale |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,510 | $45,290 | +21% in Scottsdale |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Scottsdale cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Scottsdale cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Scottsdale to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $60,567 a year gives the same standard of living in Scottsdale.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Scottsdale?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $119,591 in Scottsdale, 30% more in Scottsdale.