Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Missouri is 40.7% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $59,272 in Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Kansas City, MO
Compared to Fort Lee, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.7% 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
  11.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% lower