What is a pro or con of living in West Cape May, New Jerseycompared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

Median Home Cost is 20% more expensive in West Cape May.

What salary do I need to live in West Cape May, New Jersey copmared to Downingtown, Pennsylvania?

A salary of $103,000 in Downingtown, Pennsylvania should increase to $127,883 in West Cape May, New Jersey (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.

DOWNINGTOWN vs. WEST CAPE MAY
Cost of Living Comparison

Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. West Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Cape May, New Jersey is 24.2% more expensive than Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $127,883 in West Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Downingtown, Pennsylvania.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, West Cape May, New Jersey is more expensive than Downingtown, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in West Cape May
than in Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Downingtown, PA vs. West Cape May, NJ

Compared to Downingtown, West Cape May is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

24.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

105.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.3% lower

Commute

3.9% lower

Health

7.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.2% lower

Cost of Food

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Downingtown, Pennsylvania vs. West Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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