What is a pro or con of living in Cape May, New Jerseycompared to Rochester, New York?

Median Home Cost is 402% more expensive in Cape May.

What salary do I need to live in Cape May, New Jersey copmared to Rochester, New York?

A salary of $100,000 in Rochester, New York should increase to $145,793 in Cape May, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER vs. CAPE MAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, New York vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 45.8% more expensive than Rochester, New York.

You would need a salary of $145,793 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, New York.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is more expensive than Rochester, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
402% more expensive in Cape May
than in Rochester, New York

Rochester, NY vs. Cape May, NJ

Compared to Rochester, Cape May is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

10.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

723.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.7% higher

Commute

0.3% lower

Health

9.2% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

2.3% lower

Cost of Food

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Rochester, New York vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, NY vs. Cape May, NJ

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