Cape Coral, FL Cost of Living


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Cape Coral cost of living score
104.2
More expensive
4.2% higher
than the US average
1.1% higher
than the Florida average
Cape Coral, Florida gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 104.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 4.2% higher than the U.S. average and 1.1% lower than the average for Florida.

Cape Coral, FL

Housing costs in Cape Coral?
A typical home costs $377,400, which is 11.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.1% more expensive than the average Florida home, at $362,400. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cape Coral costs $1,620 per month, which is 13.3% more than the national average of $1,430 and 3.7% more than the state average of $1,560.

Can I afford Cape Coral?
To live comfortably in Cape Coral, Florida, a minimum annual income of $72,360 for a family, and $50,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cape Coral?
Cape Coral, FL is an affordable city with a low cost of living index, making it one of the most budget-friendly places in Florida. Not only is housing relatively cheap here, but there are lots of great dining options and amenities such as beautiful beaches and parks for local residents to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCape CoralFloridaUnited States
  104.2103.1100.0
  105102.8100
  119.2102.3100.0
  99.7101.1100.0
  $377,400$362,400$338,100
  98.6%101.3%100.0%
  110.1112.6100.0
  103.287.6100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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95% of Cape Coral is a lifeless & soulless money-making area, yet the local hypocrisy goes as far as blaming every issue on the recent hurricane, which one has literally  More

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Over 6 years ago

I moved to the area from Bradenton/Sarasota area. Lived here since 2003. My youngest has been in day care all the way to a sophomore in high school now. Schools are  More

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Over 9 years ago

Growing community with lots of land.   More

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