What is a pro or con of living in Cape Coral, Floridacompared to Gainesville, Florida?

Median Home Cost is 38% more expensive in Cape Coral.

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

A salary of $28,000 in Gainesville, Florida should increase to $32,418 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.

GAINESVILLE vs. CAPE CORAL
Cost of Living Comparison

Gainesville, Florida vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape Coral, Florida is 15.8% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $32,418 in Cape Coral, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
38% more expensive in Cape Coral
than in Gainesville, Florida

Gainesville, FL vs. Cape Coral, FL

Compared to Gainesville, Cape Coral is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

26.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

6.5% lower

Commute

35.1% higher

Health

10.8% higher

Taxes

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Personal

2.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Gainesville, Florida vs. Cape Coral, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

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