Fort Lauderdale, Florida vs. Fort Lee, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Lee, New Jersey is 25.1% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

You would need a salary of $93,861 in Fort Lee, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Lee, New Jersey is more expensive than Fort Lauderdale, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Fort Lee
than in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Fort Lauderdale, FL vs. Fort Lee, NJ
Compared to Fort Lauderdale, Fort Lee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  84.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.8% higher
  Commute
  18.7% higher
  Health
  1.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.8% higher