Cape May, New Jersey vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 44.2% more expensive than Cape May, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $72,094 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape May, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, 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
55% more expensive in Monterey
than in Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, NJ vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Cape May, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.2% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.6% lower
  Commute
  2.0% higher
  Health
  47.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower