Boston, Massachusetts vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 20.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $59,306 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Cape May
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Boston, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  8.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.5% lower