Long Beach, California vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 23.8% cheaper than Long Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $38,121 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Long Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is cheaper than Long Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in Cape May
than in Long Beach, California
Long Beach, CA vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Long Beach, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.8% lower
      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
  5.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.4% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher