Tap to swap

Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

$
Numbers update automatically as you type

You'd spend $1.8K/month more in Hialeah, FL

$150.0K in your current city equals $171.7K in Hialeah, FL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 24.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,807
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$21.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Cape Coral, FL

Population:224K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$367K

Hialeah, FL

Population:223K
Cost Index:
124
(24% above avg)
Median Home:$415K

Cape Coral, FL

The Sunshine State

224K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Florida, this city has a population of 224K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Florida has no state income tax!

Hialeah, FL

The Sunshine State

223K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax

Located in Florida, this city has a population of 223K residents.

๐Ÿ’ก Advantage: Florida has no state income tax!

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Cape Coral, FL vs Hialeah, FL

Housing
โ†‘ 57.7%
Cape Coral, FL
$2,341
Hialeah, FL
$3,690
Difference
$1,350
more
Other
โ†‘ 20.3%
Cape Coral, FL
$1,740
Hialeah, FL
$2,093
Difference
$353
more
Transportation
โ†‘ 18.3%
Cape Coral, FL
$1,236
Hialeah, FL
$1,462
Difference
$226
more
Groceries
โ†‘ 7.9%
Cape Coral, FL
$1,000
Hialeah, FL
$1,079
Difference
$79.36
more
All Utilities
โ†“ 7.8%
Cape Coral, FL
$563
Hialeah, FL
$519
Difference
$43.72
less
Healthcare
โ†‘ 5.3%
Cape Coral, FL
$559
Hialeah, FL
$589
Difference
$29.44
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$900
To$1,900
โ†‘ $1,000
1 Bed
From$1,063
To$2,075
โ†‘ $1,012
2 Bed
From$1,309
To$2,530
โ†‘ $1,221
3 Bed
From$1,799
To$3,245
โ†‘ $1,446
Hialeah, FLZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,720โ€“$2,330/mo

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$7,438
Monthly in Cape Coral, FL
$9,431
Monthly in Hialeah, FL
$1,993
Difference

Home Values

Cape Coral
Hialeah
-
Median Value
$415K
-
YoY Change
โ†“ -3.5%
-
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +46.2%
-
Price Range
$296K - $551K

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†’ $0
Same taxes
Monthly Difference
$0
Same take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.0%
Rate difference

Cape Coral, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Hialeah, FL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Florida State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Cape Coral, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

Hialeah, FL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.2%
Property Tax:0.8%

๐Ÿ’ก Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Cape Coral
Hialeah
50 Good
Air Quality
48 Good
52.5%
Good Air Days
59.8%
99 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ€
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒ…๐ŸŒ€
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.3ยฐF
38 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
22 days
โ–ฒ+2.2ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.3ยฐF
38 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
22 days

Similar cost to Hialeah, FL

Other cities in a similar price range

Want to compare different cities?

New Comparison