What is a pro or con of living in Cape Coral, Floridacompared to Detroit, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 427% more expensive in Cape Coral.

What salary do I need to live in Cape Coral, Florida copmared to Detroit, Michigan?

A salary of $50,000 in Detroit, Michigan should increase to $58,737 in Cape Coral, Florida (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

DETROIT vs. CAPE CORAL
Cost of Living Comparison

Detroit, Michigan vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 17.5% more expensive than Detroit, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $58,737 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Detroit, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cape Coral, Florida is more expensive than Detroit, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
427% more expensive in Cape Coral
than in Detroit, Michigan

Detroit, MI vs. Cape Coral, FL

Compared to Detroit, Cape Coral is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

17.5% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

18.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

331.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.9% higher

Commute

38.3% lower

Health

45.7% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Detroit, Michigan vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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