Cheapest Cities Near Cape Coral (2026)

Cape Coral has a cost of living index of 96 (US avg = 100). Here are 8 more affordable metros to consider as alternatives.

More affordable alternatives

1
Flint, MI20% cheaper
COL: 771BR: $880/moSave $870/mo on rent
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2
McAllen, TX19% cheaper
COL: 781BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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3
Jackson, MS18% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $1,000/moSave $750/mo on rent
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4
Springfield, MO18% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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5
Laredo, TX18% cheaper
COL: 791BR: $950/moSave $800/mo on rent
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6
Evansville, IN17% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $990/moSave $760/mo on rent
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7
Topeka, KS17% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $940/moSave $810/mo on rent
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8
El Paso, TX17% cheaper
COL: 801BR: $1,050/moSave $700/mo on rent
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Cape Coral at a glance

96
COL index
100 = US avg
$1,750
1BR rent
per month
$370K
Home price
median
None
State tax
income

Cities with similar cost of living

Mesa, AZCOL: 96St. George, UTCOL: 96Houston, TXCOL: 95New Orleans, LACOL: 95

COL index sourced from Numbeo, Zillow, and BLS data · Q1 2026 · For general guidance only