Cape Coral, FL
Salary intelligence, cost of living, and affordability data
Avg Salary
$71,197
across all roles
Cost Index
101
Average
Avg Rent
$1,580/mo
1-bed apartment
Affordability
6/10
Moderate Affordability
How affordable is Cape Coral?
Moderate Affordability
Purchasing power score: 1.60× (take-home ÷ living costs)
With a cost of living index of 101 (US avg = 100) and average disposable income of $1,621/mo, Cape Coral is a mid-tier cost market with reasonable affordability across most income levels.
Cost of Living Benchmarks
Cost Index
101
US avg = 100
Est. Monthly Rent
$1,580
1-bed, city avg
Avg Disposable
$1,621
after taxes + living costs
Median Salary
$62,505
across all tracked roles
Purchasing Power
1.60×
take-home ÷ costs
Jobs Tracked
791
job titles with data
Highest-Paying Jobs in Cape Coral
By gross annual salary
- $223,915
- $222,774
- $221,219
- $217,278
- $214,870
- $214,857
- $212,678
- $209,563
- $201,609
- $199,144
Best Jobs for Disposable Income
After taxes and living costs
- $10,912/mo
- $10,842/mo
- $10,748/mo
- $10,508/mo
- $10,361/mo
- $10,361/mo
- $10,228/mo
- $10,038/mo
- $9,555/mo
- $9,405/mo
Jobs With Tightest Budgets in Cape Coral
These roles leave the least disposable income after living costs — worth knowing before accepting an offer.
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All data derived from BLS OEWS metro data and regional cost-of-living indices. Figures are estimates; verify with local sources before making decisions.