Cape May, New Jersey vs. Tampa, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tampa, Florida is 14.5% cheaper than Cape May, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $42,745 in Tampa, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape May, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tampa, Florida is cheaper than Cape May, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Tampa
than in Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, NJ vs. Tampa, FL
Compared to Cape May, Tampa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.3% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower