Rake cap question?

so i'm mostly on the slots or live dealer, but i jump on the poker tables sometimes when the slots are cold. got a question about the rake cap at the tables - does it really change much depending on stakes? seems like sometimes i'm losing a lot just to the rake itself, especially on lower stakes games where the pot barely gets going. i thought the cap was supposed to stop the rake from just eating you alive, but it feels like it still takes a chunk out, maybe just 'cause the pots are smaller.

do folks here think higher stakes end up being better value in terms of rake, or am i just missing something? i don’t mind switching it up if it actually makes a difference. would love to hear what everyone’s noticed in their games. do you actually factor in the rake cap when you pick what stakes to play?