Fort Lee, New Jersey vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 27.2% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $36,413 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in West Palm Beach
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Fort Lee, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  18.0% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% lower