Cape Coral, Florida vs. Effingham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Effingham, Illinois is 23.8% cheaper than Cape Coral, Florida.

You would need a salary of $38,100 in Effingham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape Coral, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Effingham, Illinois is cheaper than Cape Coral, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Effingham
than in Cape Coral, Florida
Cape Coral, FL vs. Effingham, IL
Compared to Cape Coral, Effingham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  48.0% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher