Cost of Living Calculator - Cary, North Carolina vs Fort Lee, New Jersey


The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 30.1% more expensive than Cary, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $169,114 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Cary, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Cary, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
56% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Cary, North Carolina
Cary, NC vs Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Cary, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% higher
  Commute
  79.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% higher

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