Fort Lee, NJ Cost of Living


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Fort Lee cost of living score
141
More expensive
41.0% higher
than the US average
17.7% higher
than the New Jersey average
Fort Lee, New Jersey gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 141, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 41.0% higher than the U.S. average and 17.7% lower than the average for New Jersey.

Fort Lee, NJ

Housing costs in Fort Lee?
A typical home costs $550,100, which is 62.7% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 27.3% more expensive than the average New Jersey home, at $432,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Fort Lee costs $2,620 per month, which is 83.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 34.7% more than the state average of $1,710.

Can I afford Fort Lee?
To live comfortably in Fort Lee, New Jersey, a minimum annual income of $105,480 for a family, and $90,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Fort Lee?
Fort Lee, NJ has a relatively high cost of living compared to the national average. The median home value is $518,100, and the median monthly rent is around $2,400. Utilities can run anywhere from $150 to $200 or more depending on usage. Groceries are also higher than the national average, with an average of around $4.00 per gallon for gasoline as well as higher prices for food items. Transportation costs are also higher than the national average; many people in Fort Lee rely on public transportation due to the cost of operating a vehicle. All in all, Fort Lee residents will find that their cost of living is slightly above the national average.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesFort LeeNew JerseyUnited States
  141.0119.8100.0
  108.9105.8100
  97.996.9100.0
  204.0136.4100.0
  $550,100$432,100$338,100
  110.7%109.2%100.0%
  155.3127.7100.0
  141.5112.5100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 16 years ago

Fort Lee is the most convenient place I can imagine. It's a small, tree-lined borough sitting at the front door of the world's greatest city. Fort Lee is  More

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