Seattle, Washington vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 27.7% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,216 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Cape May
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Seattle, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  61.5% higher
  Commute
  34.3% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% lower