Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 31.0% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $34,525 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, 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
22% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Fort Lee, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  7.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  42.9% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% lower