Harrisburg, Pennsylvania vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 37.7% more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $68,842 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is more expensive than Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
209% more expensive in Cape May
than in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Harrisburg, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.7% 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
  11.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,105.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% higher
  Commute
  2.3% higher
  Health
  11.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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