City comparison
No. Cape Coral's crime index is 46 versus 135 in Fort Worth, and its violent crime index is 35 versus 121, using 2024-2025 FBI data for Fort Worth and 2024 FBI data for Cape Coral.
Fort Worth is cheaper. Median rent is $1,509 a month versus $1,858 in Cape Coral.
Safety is where Fort Worth and Cape Coral split most clearly. Cape Coral scores 89 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,509 in Fort Worth and $1,858 in Cape Coral.
This is a genuine split. Fort Worth wins on cost of living and the job market and Cape Coral wins on safety. Which matters more depends entirely on how you live: remote workers and families weight these categories differently than commuters or single professionals.
The rent gap is real but neighborhoods matter. Fort Worth at $1,509 average has pockets that run $1,309 and others at $1,909: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Fort Worth and Cape Coral are 1,015 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,509 a month in Fort Worth to $1,858 a month in Cape Coral, up $349 a month (23%).
Median household income goes from $79,507 in Fort Worth to $78,104 in Cape Coral, down $1,403 (2%).
The crime index goes from 135 in Fort Worth to 46 in Cape Coral, down 89 points (66%).
The move
Cape Coral and Fort Worth are 1,015 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,858 a month in Cape Coral to $1,509 a month in Fort Worth, down $349 a month (19%).
Median household income goes from $78,104 in Cape Coral to $79,507 in Fort Worth, up $1,403 (2%).
The crime index goes from 46 in Cape Coral to 135 in Fort Worth, up 89 points (193%).
Fort Worth, TX
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Cape Coral, FL
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Rent
19% cheaper
Fort Worth rent is 19% cheaper than Cape Coral
Fort Worth
Winner$1,509/mo
Cape Coral
$1,858/mo
Typical rent runs $1,509 a month in Fort Worth versus $1,858 in Cape Coral, so Fort Worth is 19% cheaper. A meaningful but not dramatic gap. Factor it into your budget alongside salary differences between the two markets. Over a year the spread is about $4,188, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Fort Worth still wins on housing cost; just do not let a 10–20% rent edge override a job that only exists in Cape Coral.
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Median income
2% higher
Fort Worth's median income is 2% higher than Cape Coral
Fort Worth
Winner$79,507
Cape Coral
$78,104
Median household income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $78,104 in Cape Coral, so typical pay runs 2% higher in Fort Worth (about $1,403 more household income a year). The income edge is modest. Treat it as extra negotiating context, not a reason to ignore rent, schools, or climate. Remote workers especially should not treat citywide pay as a personal raise if their employer will not localize salary.
Crime index
66% lower crime
Cape Coral's crime index is 66% lower than Fort Worth
Fort Worth
135 (100 = avg)
Cape Coral
Winner46 (100 = avg)
Cape Coral's crime index is 46 versus 135 in Fort Worth (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 66% lower in Cape Coral. That gap is meaningful day-to-day. It affects whether you feel comfortable walking at night, leaving your car on the street, or letting kids play outside unsupervised. Indexes still compress a lot of reality: a calmer city has blocks you would skip, and a higher-crime city has streets that feel neighborly at 10 p.m. On the everyday test of walking from the car to the door, Cape Coral is the easier city. Fort Worth can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Fort Worth and Cape Coral are about even on typical weather.
Fort Worth
66°F avg · 73°F highs · comfort 100/100
Cape Coral
72°F avg · 79°F highs · comfort 100/100
Fort Worth averages about 66°F (73°F highs); Cape Coral averages about 72°F (79°F highs). Fort Worth sits near 66°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Cape Coral sits near 72°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. On daily comfort these two are close enough that the better fit is whichever season you already know you can live with.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Fort Worth is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 19% cheaper here at about $1,509 a month. Choose Fort Worth if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fort Worth is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 2% higher here ($79,507). Start with Fort Worth if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
Fit check
Families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy
Cape Coral is the better fit for families with young children and retirees who prioritize peace of mind over urban energy. The crime index is 66% lower than Fort Worth (46 vs a 100 national average). That gap shows up in how freely you walk at night and how much attention you spend on the car and the deadbolt.
Bottom line
Crime and safety tilt toward Cape Coral: Cape Coral scores 84/100 versus 51/100 in Fort Worth, with typical rent at $1,858 versus $1,509. I would vet the exact ZIP in Fort Worth before trading 33 safety points for housing savings.
Safety still diverges (84/100 in Cape Coral vs 51/100 in Fort Worth), so climate preference should not be the only filter.
Median income is $79,507 in Fort Worth versus $78,104 in Cape Coral.
If safety drives your move, Cape Coral is the stronger match (84/100 safety versus 51/100). If an employer or family tie already points to Fort Worth, treat $1,509/month rent and $79,507 income as the numbers that actually govern the decision.
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