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


The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 48.7% more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $371,866 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Charlotte, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  9.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% higher
  Commute
  59.0% higher
  Health
  3.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% higher

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