Cost of Living Calculator - Cape May, New Jersey vs Arlington, Virginia


The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 33.2% more expensive than Cape May, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $66,612 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape May, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Cape May, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Arlington
than in Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, NJ vs Arlington, VA
Compared to Cape May, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.5% lower
  Commute
  35.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.1% higher

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