Cost of Living Calculator - Cape May, New Jersey vs Carmel-by-the-Sea, California


The cost of living in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is 127.9% more expensive than Cape May, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $113,932 in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape May, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel-by-the-Sea, California is more expensive than Cape May, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
191% more expensive in Carmel-by-the-Sea
than in Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, NJ vs Carmel By The Sea, CA
Compared to Cape May, Carmel By The Sea is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  127.9% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  132.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.9% lower
  Commute
  14.8% higher
  Health
  47.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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