Cape Coral, FL Utility & Living Guide
Living in Cape Coral offers a waterfront lifestyle with over 400 miles of canals.
Monthly Utility Costs
$150/mo
—
$60/mo
$25/mo
$70/mo
Housing Market
| Rent & Property | |
|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $1600/mo |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2000/mo |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2600/mo |
| Median Home Price | $380,000 |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| Avg Childcare/mo | $1000 |
Cape Coral’s housing market is competitive with high demand for waterfront properties. Prices have risen steadily due to limited inventory and population growth.
Cost of Living
105
+5% above national average
102
98
100
$1000
Tax Rates
| Tax Overview | |
|---|---|
| Total Sales Tax | 7.5% |
| Property Tax Rate | 1.1% |
| <p>State 6% + County 1.5%</p> | |
Florida has no state income tax.
Family & Relocation
50
6.5/10
$1000/mo
City Pulse
Limited public transit, car-dependent but with good sidewalks in newer areas.
- Sun Splash Family Waterpark
- Four Mile Cove Ecological Preserve
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Local Briefing & Neighborhood Pulse
Local Regulation Notice
Key rules include strict canal maintenance requirements and hurricane building codes.
Relocation Overview
Cape Coral is seeing increased investment in waterfront developments. Remote work trends are driving demand for larger homes with home offices.Live Local News
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📊 Cape Coral — Census & Demographic Data
Official data from the US Census Bureau, American Community Survey.