Portsmouth, New Hampshire vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 5.1% cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $47,457 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is cheaper than Portsmouth, New Hampshire
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
34% cheaper in Cape May
than in Portsmouth, New Hampshire
Portsmouth, NH vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Portsmouth, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.1% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  7.8% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower