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08204 vs 08260

Cape May vs Wildwood Real Estate

Side-by-Side Comparison

MetricCape May (08204)Wildwood (08260)Better For
Median Price$1.1M$710K✓Affordability
YoY Price Change+28.3%+11.8%✓Buyers (cooling)
Active Listings82239✓More Options
Days on Market46 days60 days✓Negotiation
CountyCape May CountyCape May County

24-Month Price Trends

Cape May (08204)

$752K$843K$934K$1.0M$1.1MMay '24Sep '24Jan '25May '25Sep '25Jan '26Apr '26
Median List Price
Latest: $1.1M

Wildwood (08260)

$594K$625K$655K$685K$715KMay '24Sep '24Jan '25May '25Sep '25Jan '26Apr '26
Median List Price
Latest: $710K

What Does the Price Difference Mean?

Wildwood is 35% More Affordable

You could save approximately $390K compared to Cape May.

Estimated monthly savings: ~$2,275/month on mortgage

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