Richmond, Virginia vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 26.2% more expensive than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $63,111 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is more expensive than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Cape May
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Richmond, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.2% higher
      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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  188.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% higher
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower