Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. Trenton, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Trenton, New Jersey is 34.8% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $48,904 in Trenton, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Trenton, New Jersey is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Trenton
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. Trenton, NJ
Compared to Fort Lee, Trenton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  32.6% lower
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower