Albany, New York vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 53.7% more expensive than Albany, New York.

You would need a salary of $153,679 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Albany, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Albany, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Albany, New York
Albany, NY vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Albany, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.7% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  214.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  77.3% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher