salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Spokane to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,489
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,351
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$75,564
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$363,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$2,947
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$139
👥 People living there
215,536
230,293
Commute to work
29.9 min
20.6 min
College degree
26.9%
33.9%
Own their home
77.2%
58.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
13.8%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Spokane for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Spokane | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $98,800 | +63% in Spokane |
| Plumber | $51,690 | $72,800 | +41% in Spokane |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $83,310 | +39% in Spokane |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $79,830 | +38% in Spokane |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $111,750 | +35% in Spokane |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $48,560 | +32% in Spokane |
| Truck Driver | $48,950 | $62,980 | +29% in Spokane |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | $78,950 | +28% in Spokane |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Spokane cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral and Spokane cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Spokane to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $58,826 a year gives the same standard of living in Spokane.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Spokane?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $75,564 in Spokane, 11% more in Cape Coral.