Chambersburg, Pennsylvania vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 39.9% more expensive than Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $104,931 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is more expensive than Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Cape May
than in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
Chambersburg, PA vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Chambersburg, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.9% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  23.5% higher
  Health
  10.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.5% higher