Cost of Living in Cape May, NJ

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55%
Overall NAT. AVG.
2%
Groceries NAT. AVG.
185%
Housing NAT. AVG.
Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
The cost of living index is based on a national average of 100. For example, if the cost of living score is 90, then the estimated cost of living is 10% lower than the national average. If the score is 110, then the estimated cost of living is 10% higher than average. The overall index is calculated using weighted estimates across major everyday expense categories, including housing (30%), groceries (16%), transportation (12%), healthcare (10%), utilities (8%), lifestyle and entertainment (8%), household expenses (8%), and education and childcare (8%). All values are AI-assisted city-level estimates designed for directional comparisons.
Index Cape May New Jersey National
Cost of living155125100
Groceries98108100
Health care102112100
Housing285157100
Transportation99114100
Utilities102111100
Lifestyle & Entertainment100113100
Household Items98107100
Education & Childcare96120100
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Cost Of Living Quick Facts

  • The cost of living in Cape May is 24% higher than the New Jersey average
  • The cost of living in Cape May is 55% higher than the national average
  • Cape May housing is 185% higher than the national average
  • New Jersey general sales tax is 30% higher than the national average
  • New Jersey state income tax is 46% lower than the national average

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      Median Income & Debt-To-Income Ratio

      Median Income Per Year Per Month Max Budget (28% DTI) Max Budget (36% DTI)
      Owners$135,246$11,271$3,156$4,058
      Renters$74,874$6,240$1,747$2,246

      New Jersey Sales Tax

      State General Sales Tax With Max Surtax
      New Jersey 6.625% 12.625%

      New Jersey Income Tax

      State Income Tax (Low) Income Tax (High)
      New Jersey 1.4% 10.75%

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      Date & Last Updated: These cost of living estimates reflect 2026 modeled data using U.S. Census housing inputs and AI-assisted city-level pricing models.
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