What is a pro or con of living in Raleigh, North Carolinacompared to Cape May, New Jersey?

Median Home Cost is 35% cheaper in Raleigh.

What salary do I need to live in Raleigh, North Carolina copmared to Cape May, New Jersey?

A salary of $100,000 in Cape May, New Jersey could decrease to $84,419 in Raleigh, North Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CAPE MAY vs. RALEIGH
Cost of Living Comparison

Cape May, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 15.6% cheaper than Cape May, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $84,419 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape May, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Raleigh, 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
35% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Cape May, New Jersey

Cape May, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC

Compared to Cape May, Raleigh is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

15.6% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

6.8% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

55.7% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

10.8% lower

Commute

1.9% lower

Health

2.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

6.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Cape May, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Cape May, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC

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