with $100k coming in, swapping out of Lexington
changea dispatch from
cape coral
FL
26.65°N
81.99°W
Cape Coral has over 400 miles of navigable canals, more than any city in the world, which means many homes literally have boat docks in the backyard. It's a planned community that grew up around water, with easy access to the Caloosahatchee River and the Gulf. The boating, fishing, and manatee-watching are the main events. It's flat, sunny, and built for waterfront life.
in our guides
of 10
Sunniest affordable US cities
read the guideof 10
Affordable cities to escape the cold
read the guideof 10
Low-tax cities with great weather
read the guideof 10
Best cities to leave Seattle for
read the guideof 10
Best cities for snowbirds
read the guideof 10
Affordable alternatives to Miami
read the guideof 10
Best cities to leave San Diego for
read the guidethe verdict
below Lexington's monthly cost
Cost barely budges between Cape Coral and Lexington. Pick this one for the texture of the days, not the math.
a quick ledger.
$1,859/mo
25% more expensive than Lexington(vs $1,488/mo)
0%
$375/mo less in state tax than Lexington
vs 4.5% in Lexington
$6,474/mo
$4 more than Lexington
gross of federal tax. a comparison, not a paycheck.
$355k
9% more expensive than Lexington
vs $324k in Lexington
835k
vs 520k in Lexington
field notes, weather & such.
250
pleasant days a year, in cape coral.
Lexington barely cracks 171 pleasant ones.
Noticeably quieter than Lexington. About 100% fewer events on a typical month.
55/100
8% lower than Lexington
vs 60/100 in Lexington
Closest outdoor draw: Cayo Costa State Park, 14.5 mi.
42/100
52% lower than Lexington
vs 88/100 in Lexington
33
154% more than Lexington
vs 13 nonstops in Lexington
cities that play in cape coral's register:
compare cape coral with:
