Tampa, Florida vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 43.0% more expensive than Tampa, Florida.

You would need a salary of $42,903 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Tampa, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Tampa, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, FL vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Tampa, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.0% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  164.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  38.5% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.1% higher