City comparison
No. Cape Coral's crime index is 46 versus 144 in Glendale, and its violent crime index is 35 versus 135, using 2024-2025 FBI data for Glendale and 2024 FBI data for Cape Coral.
Glendale is cheaper. Median rent is $1,528 a month versus $1,858 in Cape Coral.
Safety is where Glendale and Cape Coral split most clearly. Cape Coral scores 98 points better on the crime index, a gap that shows up in evening walks, parking situations, and insurance rates. Rent runs $1,528 in Glendale and $1,858 in Cape Coral.
This is a genuine split. Glendale wins on cost of living and Cape Coral wins on the job market and 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. Glendale at $1,528 average has pockets that run $1,328 and others at $1,928: your actual number depends on which part of the city you land in.
The move
Glendale and Cape Coral are 1,864 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,528 a month in Glendale to $1,858 a month in Cape Coral, up $330 a month (22%).
Median household income goes from $73,530 in Glendale to $78,104 in Cape Coral, up $4,574 (6%).
The crime index goes from 144 in Glendale to 46 in Cape Coral, down 98 points (68%).
The move
Cape Coral and Glendale are 1,864 miles apart in a straight line.
Median rent goes from $1,858 a month in Cape Coral to $1,528 a month in Glendale, down $330 a month (18%).
Median household income goes from $78,104 in Cape Coral to $73,530 in Glendale, down $4,574 (6%).
The crime index goes from 46 in Cape Coral to 144 in Glendale, up 98 points (213%).
Glendale, AZ
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Cape Coral, FL
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Rent
18% cheaper
Glendale rent is 18% cheaper than Cape Coral
Glendale
Winner$1,528/mo
Cape Coral
$1,858/mo
Typical rent runs $1,528 a month in Glendale versus $1,858 in Cape Coral, so Glendale is 18% 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 $3,960, enough to notice in savings, not enough to ignore schools, safety, or pay. Glendale 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
6% higher
Cape Coral's median income is 6% higher than Glendale
Glendale
$73,530
Cape Coral
Winner$78,104
Median household income is $78,104 in Cape Coral versus $73,530 in Glendale, so typical pay runs 6% higher in Cape Coral (about $4,574 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
68% lower crime
Cape Coral's crime index is 68% lower than Glendale
Glendale
144 (100 = avg)
Cape Coral
Winner46 (100 = avg)
Cape Coral's crime index is 46 versus 144 in Glendale (100 = national average), so citywide crime runs 68% 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. Glendale can still work if you pick the right pocket. Just budget more diligence before you sign a lease.
Typical weather
Neck and neck
Glendale and Cape Coral are about even on typical weather.
Glendale
76°F avg · 81°F highs · comfort 100/100
Cape Coral
76°F avg · 83°F highs · comfort 100/100
Glendale averages about 76°F (81°F highs); Cape Coral averages about 76°F (83°F highs). Glendale sits near 76°F on average, a range where people can be outside without fighting extreme heat or cold. Cape Coral sits near 76°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
People with a job, family, or neighborhood already pulling them to Glendale
Glendale is the clearer landing pad if housing cost is what keeps you up at night. Typical rent is 18% cheaper here at about $1,528 a month. Choose Glendale if you are stretching a salary, starting over, or want slack for travel and debt instead of a flashier skyline.
Fit check
Career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth
Cape Coral is the better city for career-focused movers who want salary upside and professional growth. Median household income is 6% higher here ($78,104). Start with Cape Coral if your next chapter is about building earnings, and make weather or nightlife a secondary screen.
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 68% lower than Glendale (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
Safety is the widest gap: Cape Coral scores 84/100 versus 49/100 in Glendale. Rent is $1,858/month in Cape Coral and $1,528/month in Glendale, so you are not buying calm streets for free.
Cape Coral still pays more locally ($78,104 median income vs $73,530), which can offset the lease if your field pays Cape Coral rates.
Median income is $78,104 in Cape Coral versus $73,530 in Glendale.
Most movers who prioritize safety land in Cape Coral; Glendale only makes sense when you have walked the Glendale ZIP you would rent and accept the trade for $1,528 rent.
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