Cape May, New Jersey vs. Asheville, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Asheville, North Carolina is 12.9% cheaper than Cape May, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $65,354 in Asheville, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape May, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Asheville, North Carolina is cheaper than Cape May, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Asheville
than in Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, NJ vs. Asheville, NC
Compared to Cape May, Asheville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.0% lower
  Commute
  8.3% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower