Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Scarsdale, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scarsdale, New York is 38.0% more expensive than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $69,016 in Scarsdale, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scarsdale, 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
217% more expensive in Scarsdale
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Scarsdale, NY
Compared to Fort Lee, Scarsdale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.6% higher
  Commute
  16.4% lower
  Health
  29.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher