New York, New York vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 12.0% cheaper than New York, New York.

You would need a salary of $96,756 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in New York, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is cheaper than New York, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Fort Lee
than in New York, New York
New York, NY vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to New York, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.4% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower