Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Lee, New Jersey vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 17.2% cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $62,104 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is cheaper than Fort Lee, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Newark
than in Fort Lee, New Jersey
Fort Lee, NJ vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Fort Lee, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.2% lower
      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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.1% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher

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