salaryCape Coral is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$148
👥 People living there
215,536
222,758
Commute to work
29.9 min
28.8 min
College degree
26.9%
34.5%
Own their home
77.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
12.4%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $95,230 | +84% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $101,780 | +76% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $102,920 | +70% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $101,090 | +68% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $65,180 | $102,170 | +57% in Tacoma |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $57,280 | +56% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $76,410 | +55% in Tacoma |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $128,260 | +55% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $65,149 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $92,626 in Tacoma, 9% more in Tacoma.