salaryCape Coral is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Vancouver to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$2,339
$1,894
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,738
$1,788
💵 Families earn per year
$84,235
$87,723
🔑 Buying a house
$373,500
$462,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.3
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,176
$3,899
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$105
👥 People living there
215,536
195,300
Commute to work
29.9 min
23.2 min
College degree
26.9%
32.3%
Own their home
77.2%
50.8%
Below poverty line
10.7%
10.2%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Cape Coral for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
- Pick Vancouver for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cape Coral | Vancouver | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $51,690 | $101,010 | +95% in Vancouver |
| Electrician | $57,930 | $105,090 | +81% in Vancouver |
| Registered Nurse | $82,860 | $130,310 | +57% in Vancouver |
| Carpenter | $49,210 | $73,710 | +50% in Vancouver |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,660 | $54,780 | +49% in Vancouver |
| Firefighter | $60,000 | $85,170 | +42% in Vancouver |
| Elementary School Teacher | $60,470 | $82,330 | +36% in Vancouver |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,530 | $83,510 | +36% in Vancouver |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cape Coral or Vancouver cheaper to live in?
Cape Coral is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $2,339 a month there versus $1,894 in Vancouver.
What salary do I need in Vancouver to match $60,000 in Cape Coral?
About $61,801 a year gives the same standard of living in Vancouver.
Where do people earn more, Cape Coral or Vancouver?
The typical household earns $84,235 in Cape Coral and $87,723 in Vancouver, 4% more in Vancouver.