Cape May, New Jersey vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 24.2% more expensive than Cape May, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,077 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Cape May, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Cape May, New Jersey
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
118% more expensive in Washington
than in Cape May, New Jersey
Cape May, NJ vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Cape May, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.2% 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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  49.8% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher