Buffalo, New York vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 67.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $83,785 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
168% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Buffalo, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.6% 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
  10.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  579.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% higher
  Commute
  51.7% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  25.4% higher