Cape Coral, FL vs Zachary, LA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cape Coral
68.9
#1269 nationally
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Cape Coral leads in crime level (7.1 vs 9.1). Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $72,474). Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cape Coral, FL | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1269) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 224,455 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,507 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $72,474 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Cape Coral has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.9 Score
Cape Coral, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$337,507
Population
224,455
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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C
73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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