What is a pro or con of living in Fort Lee, New Jerseycompared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

Housing is 51% more expensive in Fort Lee.

What salary do I need to live in Fort Lee, New Jersey copmared to Chapel Hill, North Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina should increase to $63,922 in Fort Lee, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHAPEL HILL vs. FORT LEE
Cost of Living Comparison

Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 27.8% more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $63,922 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Chapel Hill, North Carolina
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Housing
51% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Chapel Hill, North Carolina

Chapel Hill, NC vs. Fort Lee, NJ

Compared to Chapel Hill, Fort Lee is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

27.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

4.8% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

51.8% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

9.6% higher

Commute

88.0% higher

Health

4.5% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

7.1% higher

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Chapel Hill, North Carolina vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chapel Hill, NC vs. Fort Lee, NJ

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