Lewes, Delaware vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 3.7% more expensive than Lewes, Delaware.

You would need a salary of $51,838 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Lewes, Delaware.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is more expensive than Lewes, Delaware
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
76% more expensive in Cape May
than in Lewes, Delaware
Lewes, DE vs. Cape_May, NJ
Compared to Lewes, Cape_May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  14.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher