What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lee, New Jerseycompared to Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey?

Transportation is 53% more expensive in Fort Lee.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lee, New Jersey copmared to Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey?

A salary of $75,000 in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey should increase to $78,827 in Fort Lee, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SHREWSBURY BOROUGH vs. FORT LEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 5.1% more expensive than Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $78,827 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Transportation
53% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey

Shrewsbury Borough, NJ vs. Fort Lee, NJ

Compared to Shrewsbury Borough, Fort Lee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

5.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

0.7% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

8.7% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

7.8% higher

Commute

53.6% higher

Health

0.4% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

0.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Shrewsbury borough, New Jersey vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Shrewsbury Borough, NJ vs. Fort Lee, NJ

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