Cape May, NJ Cost of Living


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Cape May cost of living score
122.7
More expensive
22.7% higher
than the US average
2.4% higher
than the New Jersey average
Cape May, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 122.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.7% higher than the U.S. average and 2.4% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Cape May, NJ

Housing costs in Cape May?
A typical home costs $657,800, which is 94.6% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 52.2% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Cape May costs $1,490 per month, which is 4.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 14.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Cape May?
To live comfortably in Cape May, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $126,000 for a family, and $45,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Cape May?
Cape May, NJ is an incredibly desirable place to live and visit due to its charming atmosphere and wide array of cultural attractions. However, the cost of living in this area can be quite high compared to other parts of the state. Housing prices tend to be higher than national averages, but grocery stores, gas stations, and other retail outlets are still reasonably priced. The overall cost of living is about 10% above the national average, so it is important for potential residents to consider their budgets prior to making a move.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesCape MayNew JerseyUnited States
  122.7119.8100.0
  107.9105.8100
  97.496.9100.0
  168.0136.4100.0
  $657,800$432,100$338,100
  111.1%109.2%100.0%
  90.3127.7100.0
  103.1112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 10 years ago

Cape May is a picturesque pleasant town with a increase in population in the summer months. As a tourist town a good deal of the people who live here make the bulk of  More

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From the beaches of Cape May at the true south of New Jersey, to the vastness of the Wildwood beaches, to the shimmering water and clean sands of Avalon and Stone  More

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