Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. New York, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New York, New York is 13.7% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $56,844 in New York, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New York, New York is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in New York
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. New York, NY
Compared to Fort Lee, New York is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.0% higher
  Commute
  16.6% higher
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% higher