Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. San Diego, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in San Diego, California is 8.2% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,080 in San Diego, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Diego, California is more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in San Diego
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. San Diego, CA
Compared to Fort Lee, San Diego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower