Atlanta, Georgia vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 35.6% more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia.

You would need a salary of $67,779 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Atlanta, Georgia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Atlanta, Georgia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, GA vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Atlanta, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.6% 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
  10.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  123.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  26.6% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% higher