Scarsdale, New York vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 27.6% cheaper than Scarsdale, New York.

You would need a salary of $36,224 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Scarsdale, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is cheaper than Scarsdale, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Fort Lee
than in Scarsdale, New York
Scarsdale, NY vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Scarsdale, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.8% lower
  Commute
  19.6% higher
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower