Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Charlotte, North Carolina is 32.8% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $50,422 in Charlotte, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Charlotte, North Carolina is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Charlotte
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Charlotte, NC
Compared to Fort Lee, Charlotte is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% lower
      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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  3.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.3% lower