Sarasota, Florida vs. Cape May, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cape May, New Jersey is 17.9% more expensive than Sarasota, Florida.

You would need a salary of $58,941 in Cape May, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Sarasota, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cape May, New Jersey is more expensive than Sarasota, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Cape May
than in Sarasota, Florida
Sarasota, FL vs. Cape May, NJ
Compared to Sarasota, Cape May is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.9% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  4.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher