Columbia, South Carolina vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 75.5% more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $149,178 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Columbia, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
169% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Columbia, South Carolina
Columbia, SC vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Columbia, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  75.5% 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
  13.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  324.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  103.3% higher
  Health
  15.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher