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Cost of Living in Cape May Point, NJ

Population: 155 | New Jersey

156
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Cape May Point is 56% more expensive than the national average.

100
Housing
324
Home Values
99
Regional Price

Cost of Living in Cape May Point, NJ: What You Need to Know

With a cost of living index of 156, Cape May Point, NJ is one of the most expensive cities in the United States. Living here is 56% more expensive than the national average and 28% above the New Jersey state average of 128. Cape May Point is a small community of 155 residents.

The median household income in Cape May Point is $88,333, which is 18% higher than the national median of $75,149. While incomes are above average, they do not fully offset the higher cost of living.

Everyday prices in the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area are generally below the national average. Out of 6 common items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 5 are priced lower than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.

Income

Median Household Income
$88,333
vs US Median ($75,149)
+18%

Housing

Median Home Value
$987,200
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,327/mo

Everyday Prices in Cape May Point

BLS Average Prices for the Atlantic City-Hammonton, NJ (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$3.00
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🥚
$2.44
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-2% vs US
🥛
$3.94
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-2% vs US
🍞
$1.81
Bread (white)
per lb
-2% vs US
🍗
$4.05
Chicken breast
per lb
-2% vs US
$0.21
Electricity
per kWh
+8% vs US

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