Tampa vs Cape Coral: Cost of Living

Last updated 2026-07-10 · MovePlan Editorial Team

Tampa is about 2% cheaper overall. Here is how Tampa and Cape Coral compare on rent, groceries, utilities, transportation, and healthcare.

• Tampa cost-of-living index: 102 vs 100
• Cape Coral cost-of-living index: 104 vs 100
• Tampa median 2BR rent: $2,000/mo
• Cape Coral median 2BR rent: $2,100/mo

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